Lafayette Registration of Historic Places

STATEMENT OF VISION
Lafayette’s panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains inspires our view into the future. We value our
heritage, our unique neighborhoods, a vibrant economy and active life-styles. We envision a future
that mixes small town livability with balanced growth and superior city services.
Historic Preservation Board
July 6, 2015
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
1290 S. Public Rd.
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
II.
OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS
III.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
IV.
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 1, 2015 MEETING
V.
TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION
A. Third Party Nomination - 816 E. Baseline Rd – Public Hearing
B. Demolition Review
C. Development Opportunities in LURA
D. Assessor Record Scanning
E. Social Media Updates
VI.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII.
ADJOURNMENT
Lafayette Historic Preservation Board
Meeting Minutes
1290 S. Public Rd.
June 1, 2015
Present:
Rebecca Schwendler
Anthony Viers
Janna Chatham-Kennedy
Nicole Benjamin
Bob Jencks
Tom Klinkenberg
Peter Matthews
Miguel Rivera - Alternate
Roger Caruso, Staff Liaison
Allison Fischer, Planning Commission Liaison
Call to Order
Old Business/New Business
Board member Klinkenberg mentioned that he has taken a new position with
Pella Windows. Pella Windows has an architectural series that may work well
with historic homes. Board member Klinkenberg stated that he would be willing
to ask a representative to a future board meeting to discuss their architectural
series, or a public event, should the board desire.
Items from the Public
None.
Minutes of the May 4, 2015 Meeting
Board member Klinkenberg moved to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2015
meeting.
Board member Jencks seconded the motion.
Motion passed
unanimously.
Nomination of 418-424 E. Simpson St. for Local Landmark
Staff member Caruso stated that the Historic Preservation Board received a
request from the owners of 418-424 E. Simpson St. to landmark that property.
Caruso also stated that he reached out to the owners on June 1, 2015, and the
owners couldn’t attend the Historic Preservation Board meeting.
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The board reviewed the criteria to landmark a property within the City. The
board agreed that Lafayette Municipal Code Section 47-17 (b)2 and (c)2 have
been met. The board discussed recommending City Council approve the
nomination, recommending City Council approve the nomination subject to the
owners speaking at the next Historic Preservation Board meeting to discuss their
plans for the properties, or tabling the vote until the owners can be present.
Board member Viers and Benjamin discussed not wanting to vote until the
owners could explain future plans of the properties. Board member Jencks
stated that the board has an overall desire to have properties landmarked, and
regardless of the owners’ plans, even as it currently is, the building meets two
criteria of significance. Board member Matthews motioned that the historic
preservation board recommend that City Council approve the nomination and
designate the building at 418-424 E. Simpson St. a local historic landmark,
finding that the building retains enough integrity to meet the criteria of Section
47-17 because it exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the
community and it is an established and familiar natural setting or visual feature
of the community. Board member Jencks seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
Development Opportunities in LURA
Board member Jencks stated he completed the portion of the Development
Opportunities Worksheet he was asked to do. Board member Schwendler and
Jencks discussed how to proceed. Board member Jencks stated he would go
down the list and complete the Development Opportunity Worksheets and
provide to board member Schwendler who will then finalize the worksheets.
Staff member Caruso stated he would provide the following surveys to board
member Schwendler:
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W. Cannon St.
E. Simpson St.
E. Baseline Rd.
E. Geneseo St.
Assessor Record Scanning
Board member Schwendler updated the board on how scanning the Assessor
records is progressing. She stated that the person the board hired can complete
about ten scans per hour. Since the cards have writing on the sides, and the
card sizes are bigger than the scanner, it was decided to take a digital photo of
the cards instead.
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Acknowledgement of Dan Corson Retirement
Staff member Caruso stated that Dan Corson is retiring from the State of
Colorado after 30 years of service. Staff member Caruso read an email from
Patrick Eidman asking for CLGs to send acknowledgements to Dan. The board
asked staff member Caruso to draft a card acknowledging Dan’s retirement and
his contribution to historic preservation. Board member Caruso agreed and
stated he would let the board know when the card is ready so board members
can come to City Hall to sign the card.
Demolition Review
Board member Schwendler discussed the importance of the Demolition Review
Team, and of the Demolition Review Team responding to demolition permits that
the City has forwarded to the team. Staff member Caruso stated staff’s
responsibility is to provide the permit, along with any surveys, to the team for
their ten day review. During that review, the team can call up the demolition
permit for a full board review, or pass on calling the item up.
Board member Schwendler responded that it’s important for the team to review
the demolition permit, and if it’s unknown the historical significance of the
structure, to reach out to staff, or other board members with questions. Staff
member Caruso stated he would try and reach out to the team after the
demolition permit is submitted for their review, but staff generally only
corresponds with the team initially when providing the team with the permit.
Board member Jencks and Viers, who are on the board, acknowledged the
importance of reviewing the demolition permits.
Revisions to Landmark Nomination Form
Board member Schwendler stated that a person who recently submitted a
landmark nomination application had difficulty in complying with the application,
due to its cumbersome nature. Schwendler also stated that she redlined the
Sec. 47-17. Criteria for designation in the past in order to make the criteria
easier to understand, and was curious where those redlines were. Staff member
Caruso stated he would research and get back to board member Schwendler.
Board member Schwendler asked board member Matthews to review the
landmark nomination application, and provide any comments to streamline the
application, at the next Historic Preservation Board meeting.
Art Night Out
The board discussed purchasing a banner with the Historic Preservation Board
logo. Staff member Caruso stated he would research and get back to the board.
The board asked staff member Caruso how 2015 would work in setting up the
Historic Preservation Board booth. Staff member Caruso stated he would
research this as well. Board member Jencks and Matthews stated they could set
the booth up and provide information to the public until approximately 6:30 p.m.
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Board member Benjamin stated she could provide information to the public from
6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Board member Schwendler stated she may be able to
assist in the latter portion of Art Night Out. Alternate board member Rivera
stated he could assist from 7:00 p.m. until closing.
Boulder County Historic Preservation Forum
Board member Jencks stated that he learned a lot from the forum. He stated
that Louisville has a historic preservation sales tax and that may be something
the board would want to pursue. Board member Benjamin, Matthews, Viers, and
Schwendler discussed previously mentioned tax rates, what the money could be
used for, who would administer the program, etc.
Social Media Updates
The board discussed recent postings on social media.
Adjournment
Board member Jencks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Board member
Viers seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
ATTEST:
CITY OF LAFAYETTE, COLORADO
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Roger Caruso, Liaison
Historic Preservation Board
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Rebecca Schwendler, Chair
Historic Preservation Board
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STAFF REPORT
TO:
Historic Preservation Board
FROM:
Roger Caruso, Historic Preservation Board Staff Liaison
DATE:
July 1, 2015
SUBJECT:
Third-Party Nomination for Local Landmark of 816 E. Baseline Rd.
BACKGROUND: Enclosed is the Lafayette Register of Historic Properties/Places Nomination Form submitted by
Ms. Anji Redmond, for a third-party nomination for local landmark of 816 E. Baseline Rd.
The City has not commissioned a survey of 816 E. Baseline Rd., so the City has limited information regarding the
property/buildings. However, Ms. Redmond, as required by per the local landmark nomination process, has
conducted research on the property/buildings.
Ms. Redmond’s submittal stated the historic use of the property is as a feed store, grain production, grain elevator
and storage. Louise G. Schaff bought the property from the Rocky Mountain Fuel Company, which operated coal
mines in and near the City in the early 1900’s. The Rocky Mountain Fuel Company owned a large amount of land
near this area. The date of construction of the buildings is unknown, but, Ms. Redmond’s submittal stated 1955
as the year of construction for the feed store and the grain elevator. Oral histories and aerial photos date the tall
silos to between 1956-59. Six smaller storage silos are dated between 1960-1967. An addition to the north side
of the feed store and the store outbuilding are listed after 1971, per the County’s records.
Ms. Redmond’s research, including pictures, Boulder County Assessor’s Records, MLS sheets, etc. is attached.
Ms. Redmond contact the property owner, Cathy Richardson, as required by the Lafayette Municipal Code, Section
47, Historic Preservation. Staff has spoken with Ms. Richardson on multiple occasions. Ms. Richardson is against
the landmarking of her property. In short, she has stated that the property is for sale, with no plans to demolition
anything on site. She prefers to let the new owner’s decide if landmarking would be beneficial to them. It should
be noted that any demolition permit will be forwarded to the Historic Preservation Board Demolition Review Team
for review, regardless if it is landmarked or not. This would provide the Demolition Review Team a chance to
review it and request a stay on any such permit.
In addition, the City is the owner of land east of this property. The City Council voted to defer consenting to the
nomination, as an owner. It has been anticipated that a portion of the improvements mentioned above are
encroaching on City land. Attached, please find a letter from Ms. Richardson asking for a postponement of the
recommendation for this landmarking nomination, to give time for the applicant to complete a survey. This would
determine what improvements are within City land, and provide time to work out an arrangement with the property
owner.
MOTIONS
Proposed Motion to Recommend Approval of Local Landmark Designation:
The Historic Preservation Board recommends the City Council approve the nomination and designate the structure
at 816 E. Baseline Rd., a local historic landmark, finding that the original integrity of this building is intact and
meets the criteria of Section 47-17, because the building exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or
period, the style is particularly associated with Lafayette and the Old Town neighborhood, it enhances the sense of
identity in the community, and it has overwhelming historical importance to the entire community.
Proposed Motion to Recommend Denial of Local Landmark Designation:
The Historic Preservation Board denies the nomination and designation of the structure at 816 E. Baseline Rd., a
local historic landmark, finding that the original integrity of this building is not intact and it does not meet the
criteria of Section 47-17, because the building does not exemplify specific elements of an architectural style or
period, the style is not particularly associated with Lafayette and the Old Town neighborhood, it does not enhance
the sense of identity in the community, and it does not have overwhelming historical importance to the entire
community.
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district or multiple ownership, list names and addresses of each owner on a continuation
sheet. By signing below, you as the owner consent, to the designation of your property as a
landmark or included in a historic district.
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SIGNIficANcE OF PROPERTY (SEE APPENDIx C)
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B. Social/Historic The property is associated with events or persons that
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U D. Archeological/Subsurface The property has demonstrable potential of
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OFrI0NAL INFORMATION
You may submit any other information which might be helpful in considering the
eligibility of this property. However, this material is not a substitute for providing
information on the form as requested. Optional materials may include newspaper
clippings, brochures and photocopies of historic photographs. All materials submitted will
be added to the nomination property files and may not be returned
Completed nomination forms and supporting materials
should be mailed to:
Historic Preservation Board
c/o Karen Westover
City of Lafayette
1290 South Public Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
If you have questions, require assistance, or need additional forms, please call Karen
Westover at (303) 665-5588, extension 3332.
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Appendix A
Pycrition
The property is described by the Boulder County Assessor as three accounts. Account
1, R0021141, contains the feed store and storage outbuilding. (document 11) Account
2, P0310113, contains six low storage silos. (12) Account 3, R0400053, is currently
listed as being owned by the City of Lafayette. (13) The grain elevator and three tall
silos are on this parcel.
County property records, oral history and a newspaper article indicate that the feed
store and grain elevator were built in 1955 on property address of 816 E Baseline RD
Lafayette CO. (11,4,6) Oral histories and an aerial photo date the tall silos at 816 E.
Baseline RD as being built between 1956-59 (4,8,6). The age of the six smaller storage
silos is unknown, but the aerial photo and a letter (6,10) date them between 1960-67.
County property records and the letter indicate that the north addition to the feed store
and the storage outbuilding were constructed after 1971. (10,11)
The grain elevator is cribbed construction with the dominant material being stacked
wood lumber with metal siding. (1)
Property is adjacent to Burlington Railroad on the Eastern Border of Lafayette.
Appendix B
Boundary Identification
Property is bounded on the East by the now defunct railroad, on the North by Baseline
RD, and on the South and West by residential community. Also included is one alley
access for the residential area on the Western border. (Where the alley ends on the
property is unclear.)
Appendix C
Nomination Criteria
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Historical Structures
Elevator, tall silos and feed store constructed between 1955-59 over 50 years old
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B. Social! Historical Criteria
One of three remaining grain elevators in Boulder County (one in Hygiene, one in
Louisville) (1)
Represents agricultural roots of the development of City of Lafayette
C. Geographic! Environmental
Visible cue to entrance of the city when approaching from the East
Appendix D
Areas of Significance
Agricultural
Community Identity
Appendix E
Guidelines for Determining Significance
See Narrative
References: (numbered in narrative and appendices, documents attached)
1. University of Colorado Denver. Eastern Plains and Front Range Grain Elevators of
Colorado. College of Architecture & Planning, 2009, available at:
http :Ilwww. ucdenver.ed u/academics/colleges/ArchitecturePlanning/d iscover/centers/Ce
nterPreservation Research/research/Projects/Documents/Grain ElevatorReport. pdf
2. http://socialarchive.iath.virginia.edu/ark:/99166/w6x7284g
3. http://www. lafayettefeed corn/laf2_OO2htm
4. Oral Interview with Chuck Waneka
5. Oral Interview with Doug Conarroe, Boulder County Property Search Website
6. Article, Lafayette Leader
7. Photograph from Chuck Waneka Collection
8. Oral Interview with Bill Waneka
9. Aerial photograph from Denver Post
10. Letter from Patricia Distel Holt
11. Complete Property report for Account R0021 141, Boulder County Public Records
12. Complete Property report for Account P0310113, Boulder County Public Records
13. Boulder County Public Records showing Account R0400053
Why the historical structures at 816 E. Baseline RD should be landmarked
When we think of the history of Lafayette, we are quick to think of the rich mining
history. But before coal mining became a driving force in the city’s growth, the area was
already rich in agriculture. This dates as far back as 1863, when Mary and Lafayette
Miller brought the first thresher to Boulder County, pulled by oxen and cart all the way
from Iowa.
For more than 100 years, the property at 816 E. Baseline RD has served the city’s
agricultural heritage, first as the Lafayette-Louisville Mill and Grain Company, then as
the Lafayette Elevator and Milling Company, then as the Lafayette Elevator Company,
and most recently as Lafayette Feed & Grain.
In the early 1900s, The Lafayette-Louisville Mill and Grain Company produced large
quantities of flour and grain, moving them by truck and boxcar along the railroad directly
to the east of 816 E. Baseline RD. (document 2) In the 1960s, the Lafayette Elevator
Company purchased many train cars of grain for the manufacture of its own line of
bagged and bulk grains and signature Imperial label sweet feed—all of which were
made on the premises of 816 E. Baseline RD. It was not uncommon for the elevator to
run 24 hours a day during harvest in order to process all of the incoming grain. (3)
Today, the property is home to a historic grain elevator that is the only operational one
of the three remaining elevators in Boulder County (the other two are in Louisville and
Hygiene). And it’s one of only 54 historic elevators statewide that are operational. (1)
Dateline for the elevator, tall silos and feed store building
While we know the date of the elevator construction, it’s more difficult to establish an
exact date of construction for the other structures at 816 E. Baseline RD.
There is a possibility that The Lafayette-Louisville Mill and Grain Company built grain
elevators in both Lafayette and Louisville between 1905 and 1910, but while there are
records about the Louisville elevator, there appear to be no records for a Lafayette
elevator. However, according to Chuck Waneka, there was a grain elevator on the west
side of the current site at 816 E. Baseline dating back to at least the mid-I 920s. Mr.
Waneka said this elevator burned in 1935. (4)
Boulder County property record searches didn’t reveal who owned the property at the
time the elevator burned, but they do show that Louis G. Schaff bought 816 E. Baseline
from Rocky Mountain Fuel in 1955. (5) That same year, county records indicate that
retail improvements were made to the property. (11) A Lafayette Leader article dated
Sept. 23, 1955 says the new elevator owned by the Lafayette Elevator and Milling
Company was opening that weekend. (6) A photo Mr. Waneka took in 1955 shows the
new elevator. (7) He believes the attached feed store was built at the same time as the
elevator. (4)
Mr. Schaff sold 816 E. Baseline RD to George Van Booven in 1957. Mr. Van Booven
recorded many deeds of trust with the bank in 1957-58, perhaps to build the tall silos.
(5) Both Chuck and Bill Waneka believe the tall silos were constructed soon after the
elevator—anywhere from 1956 to 1959. (4,8) There are no county records to confirm
this. However, an aerial photo taken by the Denver Post in 1960 shows the elevator and
tall silos. (9)
Both of the Wanekas say the silos were delivered in pieces to the property and
assembled on site.
Dateline for the small silos, building addition and shed
The construction date for the other smaller silo structures (six structures in total) on the
back portion of the property is unknown, but they do not appear to be present in the
1960 aerial photograph. In 1967, Joe Distel bought the property from George Van
Booven. Mr. Distel’s daughter, Patsy Holt, remembers all of the structures but the far
north building addition being present in 1967. (10) So based on this information and the
aerial photo, the small silos were likely built between 1960 and 1967, and thus may not
be historic.
Bill Richardson bought the property from Joe Distel in 1971, and renamed it Lafayette
Feed & Grain. After Mr. Richardson died in 2004, the property was put into the 816 East
Baseline Trust for his heirs. The trust owns part of the property today.
According to Mrs. Holt’s recollections, the north building addition and the shed were
added to the property after Bill Richardson bought it in 1971, and thus are not historic.
The county property report shows commercial utility building merchandising
improvements to the property in 1970 and 1974, but it’s not specified what those
improvements are. (11)
Property ownership issues
It’s important to note that at some point the property at 816 E. Baseline was divided into
three parcels. According to country property records, the front part of the property
(account # R0021141) is currently owned by the 816 East Baseline Trust. There is an
additional parcel in the rear of the property that houses the small silos (account #
P0310113) and is owned by Lafayette Feed & Grain. (12)
According to the Boulder County Assessor’s office, in 2013 the City of Lafayette quit
claimed property from Burlington Railroad in order to gain street access for Josephine
Commons. As a result, the assessor’s records indicate that the property on which the
grain elevator and all three tall silos reside is currently owned by the city of Lafayette
(account # R0400053). (13)
This is an issue that needs to be resolved through the city staff and the trust before
definitive ownership can be established. A survey of the land may be warranted.
Reasons for Iandmarking
As Lafayette has grown, the steady expansion of planned community housing
developments has swallowed up century-old farmhouses, some on land that was platted
as early as 1863. Development has destroyed important pieces of Lafayette’s
agricultural heritage. Currently, the 816 E Baseline RD property is at least in part, if not
in full, up for sale, therefore hastening the need to preserve what are important
agricultural and community structures before the land is possibly developed.
In the early 1990s, when developers wanted to build an apartment complex on land east
of the current Lafayette city hall, some community members asked that the two Miller
Farm grain silos be preserved. The silos were a part of the original Lafayette and Mary
Miller homestead, platted in the 1860s. Unfortunately, the silos were scraped off when
the apartment complex was built, leaving no trace of the Miller Farm and its contribution
to the community’s history. If the structures involved in this application are not protected,
they could also face demolition.
The 816 E. Baseline RD property, particularly the grain elevator and tall silos, are
notable structures that not only establish that you are entering the city of Lafayette, but
also entering a town steeped in agricultural history. They serve to remind us of our past
and help teach our younger generation what our city was built upon.
As you drive west on Highway 7 surrounded by the rooftops of Erie and Broomfield, you
come down over a hill and look out at the beautiful vista of the Colorado mountains. And
the historic grain elevator and tall silos are a prominent part of that spectacular view.
Not only do they serve as a physical boundary of the town, but they are also a visual
cue reminding you that this is home. This is Lafayette. The structures are a part of our
landscape that seem to stand and say “Welcome to Lafayette.”
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Lafayette Feed & Grain
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Lafayette Feed & Grain formerly Lafayette Elevator Co. has been family owned and operated since November of 1971.
Sill Richardson purchased the business from long time Lafayette resident and entrepreneur, Joe Distel.
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Bill had a gregarious personality and truly loved his customers and his business.
He was a brilliant businessman with the innate ability to re-invent the business as needed to keep it successful.
His expertise in everything from animal health and nutrition to amending the soil for better crop production made him an invaluable
resource for farmers, pet owners, ranchers and even local veterinarians who would call for nutritional guidance at times.
The coffee pot was always on, and more often than not, it was a gathering spot for the regulars where lively discussions ranged from animals to
politics and everything in between..
Lafayette Elevator Co. was a busy hub for local farmers to store and for sell their grain crops. It wasn’t uncommom for the elevator to run 24 hours a
day during harvest in order to process all of the incoming grain.
Lafayette Elevator Co. purchased many train cars of grain for the manufacture done on the premises of it’s own line of bagged and bulk grains and
signature Imperial label sweet feed which is still available today.
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In it’s heyday, the business manufactured and delivered daily more than 90 tons of custom feeds to a local sheep lot, in addition to the daily activities
of processing and bagging feeds and selling name brand pet foods, health and grooming supplies in the retail part of the store.
The name was changed to Lafayette Feed & Grain when developers began putting in housing developments, and homeowners new to the area
were calling the business wanting to purchase home elevators.
Today, Lafayette Feed & Grain is a retail business providing quality pet foods and livestock feeds, health and grooming supplies, tack, wild bird feed
and feeders, ÷ a variety of other items
*Bill owned and operated the business until his death November 12, 2004. The business is now owned by his wife, Cathy. Bill’s brother, Dave an
employee of 40+ years seamlessly filled Bill’s shoes with his own knowledge and dedication to the needs of our customers for the nine years following
Bill’s death until vacating his position in January of 2014. Bill & Cathy’s youngest daughter, Brandie, has stepped up to ensure that the store remained
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In 1926 or 27. Chuck remembers there being an elevator on the west edge of the parking
lot of what is now Lahyette Feed. I-Ic said the elevator burned down in 1935.
I-Ic has lived across the street from Lafayette Feed since the I 940s and remembers the
new elevator and attached iced store being built in the early or mid-i 950s. The people
who built the elevator used the train depot as their headquarters. They joked that the
elevator was being built in a style that was 50 years too old—they thought it should be
more modern.
Chuck believes the tall silos were built a year or two after the elevator. He said they were
brought to the property in pieces and put together on site. He’s not sure when the small
silos were built, but thinks it was after the large silos.
Information from [)oug Conarroe. from the Boulder County property search website
.Joc Distel bought from George Van Booven in 1 967.
George Van Booven bought from Louis G Schaff in 1957.
Louis G Schaff bought from Rocky Mountain Fuel in 1 955. Rocky Mountain Fuel would
not have built the silos.
My guess is that Van Booven built the silos around 1 95 7-58 since he also has a whole
bunch of deeds of trust recorded from the local bank.
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said they had been some sort of oil storage tanks. I-Ic said that before the silos, each
farmer stored his own grain...aiter that it would he put in those silos or directly on a rail
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CI’I’Y OF I ,AFAYETTE
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1200 S. PUBLIC ROAD
LAFAYET’I’L, Co 80026
1-IONORABLE MEMBERS,
I-lAyING LEARNED FROM VICKY UHLAND RECENTLY OF THE INTENT OF THE BOARD TO
PURSUE A HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR THE RECENTLY SHUTTERED
LAFAYETTE ELEVTAOR, I HEREBY OFFER MY SUPPORT IN FAVOR OF SAID PROJECT.
MY FATI-IER, JOE DISTEL, A LONG TIME RESIDENT, UPSTANDING CITIZEN, AND BUSINESS
MAN IN LAFAYETTE, OWNED THIS ESTABLISHMENT FROM ABOUT 1967 TO I972. HE
PURCHASED IT FROM FORMER OWNER GEORGE VAN BOOVEN, AND SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD
IT TO PATRICIA AND BILL RICHARDSON, WHO LATER DIVORCED. BILL RICHARDSON AND
HIS NEW WIFE, KATHY SUSTAINED THE OPERATION UNTIL BILL’S UNTIMELY DEATH.
KATHY CONTINUED, WITH THE HELP OF HER BROTHER-iN-LAW TO OVERSEE THE
BUSINESS UNTIL THE RECENT CLOSURE.
JOE, HIMSELF A FARMER, WHO OWNED 400 PLUS ACRES ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF
THE CITY WHERE THE LAFAYETTE CITY HALL IS NOW LOCATED, REALIZED THE
IMPORTANCE TO THE LARGER COMMUNITY OF FARMERS GROWING CROPS OF GRAINS,
CORN AND HAY AND THEIR NEED TO MARKET THEIR HARVEST.. THE BUSINESS WAS IN A
DEPRESSED STATE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, BUT HE MANAGED TO COME FULL CIRCLE
TO ENGENDER A THRIVING BUSINESS BY OFFERING FARMERS A MARKET FOR THEIR
PRODUCTS, AS WELL AS USING THEM TO PRODUCE FEED FOR MANY LOCAL DAIRY AND
HOG FARMERS, AND LOCAL GENTRIFIED FARMERS WHO MAINLY RAISED HORSES AND
OTHER ANIMALS FOR PLEASURE.
THE MOST POPULAR PRODUCT HE DEVELOPED WAS CALLED “MIX”, A 14 PER CENT
PROTEIN FEED MAINLY FOR HORSES AND CATTLE. IT BECAME WIDELY KNOWN IN THE
AREA AND WAS SOLD IN HUNDRED POUND BAGS AS WELL AS IN BULK BY THE TON.
HIS CUSTOMER BASE GREW EXPOTENTIALLY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTIES OF BOULDER
(EVEN INTO THE FOOTHILLS), ADAMS, WELD, JEFFERSON AND WHAT IS NOW
BROOMFIELD COUNTY, WHERE HE ALSO PROVIDED DELIVERY SERVICE.
THE COMPLEX AS IT STANDS TODAY WAS MODIFIED BY THE RICL-IARDSONS TO INCLUDE
AN ADDITION CONSTRUCTED AT GROUND LEVEL ON THE NORTH SIDE IN MY
RECOLLECTION THE WAREHOUSE AREA, STORAGE TANKS AND GRAINARY STRUCTURES
WERE ALL IN PLACE [N 1967.
NEARBY NEIGHBORS SiNCE THE 1940’S, ARE CHUCK AND LOIS WANEKA WHO LIVE ON
THE NORTI-I SIDE OF BASELINE ROAD JUST A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY TO THE EAST.
THEY COULD CERTAINLY HAVE BETTER RECOLLECTION OF HOW THE COMPLEX WAS
MODIFIED OVER THE YEARS.
MY FAr’I-IER WOULD INDEED BE PLEASED BY TI-IE EFFORTS OF THE COMMUNITY 10
FACILITATE TIlE ENDEAVOR OF MAKING LAFAYFI FE FLEVTOR A 1-IISTORICAL PROPERTY,
AS I-IF WAS ALSO OWNER OF SCHOFIELD FARM, TWO MILES TO TI-IF NORTI-I OF
LAFAYETTE ON II I STREET, WFIICI-I I-lAS BEEN A 1-IISORIC LANDMARK IN BOULDER
COUNTY SINCE 1992. I-IF WAS ALWAYS INSPIREI) BY I-IIS OBJECTIVE TO [IONOR THE
FARMING COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TI-IF SCI-IOFIELD FAMILY WHO OWNED TI-IIS
PROPERTY SINCE Tl-IE 1800’S. i’I-IIS PROPERTY IS OWNED TODAY BY TFIE TOWN OF ERIE,
WI-JOSE PRESERVTION BOARD I-IOPES TO ACI-IIEVE JOE’S DREAM.
IT WOULD BE MY PLEASURE TO MEET WITI-I TI-IF HISTORICAL PRESERVATION BOARD AT
THE PROPERTY SOME TIME IN TI-IF FUTURE TO CONTRIBTE ANY OTI-IER KNOWLEDGE I
RETAIN.
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Sec. 47-4. Designation of historic landmarks and historic districts.
(a) Designation authorized. Pursuant to the procedures hereinafter set forth in this section, the city
council may, by ordinance:
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Designate as an historic landmark an individual structure or other feature or an integrated
group of structures and features on a single site having a special historic or architectural
value.
(2) Designate as an historic district an area containing a number of structures on separate sites
having a special historic or architectural value.
(1)
Each such designating ordinance shall include a description of the characteristics of the historic
landmark or historic district that justified designation and a description of the particular features that
should be preserved, and shall include a legal description of the location and boundaries of the historic
landmark site or historic district. The designating ordinance may also identify alterations that would
have a significant impact upon, or be potentially detrimental to, the historic landmark or historic
district. Any such designation shall be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes and
standards of this section. The historic property included in any such designation shall be subject to the
controls and standards set forth in this section, and eligible for such incentive programs as may be
developed by the board.
No historic districts shall be designated within an urban renewal area. It is the policy of the city
council that historic districts not overlap or be included within any urban renewal area established
by the city. Accordingly, no area located within an urban renewal area shall be designated under
this chapter as an historic district. Individual sites located within an urban renewal area may be
designated as historic landmarks.
(c) Procedures for designating historic landmarks and historic districts for preservation, board.
(1) Nominations. A nomination for designation may be made by the board, the city council, or by
any citizen, by filing an application with the city administrator. The city administrator and at
least one (1) member of the board shall then contact the owner or owners of such proposed
historic landmark or historic district outlining the reasons and effects of designation as an
historic property and, if possible, shall secure the consent of the owner or owners to such
designation before the nomination is accepted as complete for review. Nominations for
designation of an historic district must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) percent of the
owners within the proposed district. Fifty-one (51) percent of the owners within the proposed
district must approve the proposed designation before the city council will proceed to adopt a
designating ordinance.
(2) Boardreview with owner’ consent. If the owner of the proposed historic landmark site
nominated for designation consents to the review, no more than sixty (60) days after the filing
of the application, the board shall review the application for conformance with the established
criteria for designation and with the purposes of this section. Within thirty (30) days after the
conclusion of its review, but in no event more than sixty (60) days after the meeting date first
set, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the board, the applicant, and the owner or owners
other than the applicant, the board shall either approve, modify and approve, or disapprove
(b)
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the proposal, and if approved, shall refer the proposal with a copy of its report and
recommendation to the city council. The board shall also notify the city council immediately of
any decision disapproving a proposed designation initiated by the council.
(3)
(d)
Board review without owner’s consent. In the case of any proposed historic district, and in the
case of a proposed historic landmark site where the owner of the site nominated for
designation does not consent to the review, the board shall hold a public hearing on the
proposal not more than sixty (60) days after the filing of the application.
a.
Notice of the public hearing shall be in accordance with this Codes public notice
requirements as set forth in Chapter 26, except that notice by first-class mail to property
owners as specified in subsection 26-1 6-9(a) shall not be required. In lieu thereof, the city
administrator shall mail written notices of the hearing to the owners of all the sites
included in the proposed designation. In addition, in cases of nomination by fewer than all
of the owners of the property, notice shall be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the
hearing date to the owners of all property included in the proposed designation. Failure to
send notice by mail to any such owner where the address of such owner is unknown and
not a matter of public record shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with the
proposed designation.
b.
The board shall review the application for conformance of the proposed designation with
the established criteria for designation and the standards of this chapter within thirty (30)
days after the conclusion of the public hearing, but in no event more than sixty (60) days
after the hearing date first set, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the board and the
applicant. The board shall either approve, modify and approve, or disapprove the
proposal, and if approved, shall refer the proposal with a copy of its report and
recommendation to the city council. The board shall also notify the city council
immediately of any decision disapproving a designation initiated by the council.
c.
In conducting a review without the owner’s consent, the board shall determine that the
property has overwhelming historic importance to the entire community, in addition to
determining compliance with any other criteria set forth in this chapter.
Procedures for designating historic landmarks and historic districts for preservation, city council.
(1) Within thirty (30) days after the date of any referral from the board, or nomination by an
interested party, the city council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed designation.
(2)
Notice of the public hearing shall be in accordance with this Code’s public notice
requirements as set forth in Chapter 26, except that notice by first-class mail to property
owners within three hundred (300) feet of the property in question shall not be required. In
lieu thereof, the city administrator shall mail written notices of the hearing to the owners of all
the sites included in the proposed designation. In addition, in cases of nomination by fewer
than all of the owners of the property, notice shall be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the
hearing date to the owners of all property included in the proposed designation. Failure to
send notice by mail to any such owner where the address of such owner is unknown and not a
matter of public record shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with the proposed
designation.
(3)
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Within thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the public hearing, but in no event more than
sixty (60) days after the hearing date first noticed, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the
council, the applicant, and the owner or owners other than the applicant, the city council shall
approve, modify and approve, or disapprove the proposed designation.
(e)
Notice of designation. When an historic landmark or historic district has been designated by the city
council as provided above, the city administrator shall promptly notify the owners of the sites
included therein and shall cause a copy of the designating ordinance as describe above to be
recorded with the Boulder County clerk and recorder.
(Ord. No. 1999-37, § 1,9-21-99; Ord. No. 2004-20, § 6, 10-19-04)
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Sec. 47-17. Criteria for designation.
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The board and city council shall consider the following criteria in reviewing nominations of
properties for designation:
(a)
Historic landmarks. Historic landmarks must be at least fifty (50) years old and meet one or
more of the criteria for architectural, social/historic or geographic/environmental significance
as described below. An historic landmark may be exempt from the age standard if it is found
to be exceptionally important in other significant criteria.
(1)
Historic sites shall meet one or more of the following criteria:
a.
b.
c.
(2)
1.
Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period;
2.
Example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise
nationally, state-wide, regionally, or locally;
3.
Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value;
4.
Represents an innovation in construction, materials or design;
5.
Style particularly associated with Lafayette or one of its neighborhoods;
6.
Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history;
7.
Pattern or grouping of elements representing at least one of the above criteria; or
8.
Significant historic remodel.
Social/historic criteria.
1.
Site of historic event that had an effect upon society;
2.
Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community; or
3.
Association with a notable person or the work of a notable person.
Geographic/environmental criteria.
1.
Enhances sense of identity of the community; or
2.
An established and familiar natural setting or visual feature of the community.
Archaeological sites (historic and prehistoric) shall meet one or more of the following
criteria:
a.
b.
c.
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Architectural criteria.
Architectural criteria.
1.
Exhibits distinctive characteristics of a type, period or manner of construction; or
2.
A unique example of structure.
Social/historic criteria.
1.
Demonstrable potential to make an important contribution to the knowledge of
the area’s history or prehistory;
2.
An association with an important event in the area’s development;
3.
An association with a notable person(s) or the work of notable person(s);
4.
A typical example/association with a particular ethnic group; or
5.
A unique example of an event in Lafayette’s history.
Geographic/environmental criterion: Geographically or regionally important.
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All sites will be evaluated for their physical integrity using the following criteria, but a site
need not meet all of the following criteria:
a.
Shows character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the community, region, state or nation;
b.
Retains original design features, materials and/or character;
c.
Original location or same historic context after having been moved; and
d.
Has been accurately reconstructed or restored based on documentation.
Historic districts.
(1)
Historic significance is determined by applying criteria to the pattern(s) and unifying
element(s) found within a district. Nominations will not be considered unless the
application contains written approval of fifty-one (51) percent of the owners within the
district boundaries. Noncontributing structures may be included within the boundaries, as
long as the noncontributing structures do not noticeably detract from the district’s sense
of time, place and historical development. Noncontributing structures will be evaluated
for their magnitude of impact by considering their size, scale, design, location, and/or
information potential.
(2)
District boundaries will be defined by visual changes, historic documentation of different
associations or patterns of development, or evidence of changes in site type or site
density as established through testing or survey.
(3)
In addition to meeting at least one of the criteria outlined below, the historic district must
contain structures that are at least fifty (50) years old. The district could be exempt from
this age standard if the resources are found to be exceptionally important in other
significant criteria.
(4)
Historic districts shall meet one or more of the following criteria:
a.
b.
Architectural criteria.
1.
Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural period or style;
2.
Example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise
nationally, state-wide, regionally or locally;
3.
Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value;
4.
Represents an innovation in construction, materials, or design;
5.
Style particularly associated with the Lafayette area;
6.
Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history;
7.
Pattern or grouping of elements representing at least one of the above criteria; or
8.
Significant historic remodel.
Social/historic criteria.
1.
The site of an historic event that had an effect upon society;
2.
Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community; or
An association with a notable person(s) or the work of notable person(s).
3.
c.
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Geographic/environmental criteria.
1.
Enhances sense of identity of the community; or
2.
An established and familiar mutual setting or visual feature of the community.
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Archaeologic/subsurface criteria.
1.
Demonstrable potential to make an important contribution to the area’s history
or prehistory;
2.
3.
An association with an important event in the areas development;
An association with a notable person(s) or the work of notable person(s);
4.
Distinctive characteristics of a type, period or manner of construction;
5.
Geographic importance;
6.
7.
A typical example or association with particular ethnic group;
A typical example or association with a local cultural or economic activity; or
8.
A unique example of an event or structure.
(Ord. No. 1999-37, § 1,9-21-99)
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APPENDIX C
Nomination Criteria
The Lafayette City Council and 1-listoric Preservation Board will consider the following
criteria in reviewing nominations of properties for designation:
Landmarks must be at least fifty (50) years old and meet one or more of the criteria for
architectural, social/historical or geographic / environmental significance as described
below. A landmark may be exempt from the age standard if it is found to be
exceptionally important in other significant criteria.
HIsToRICAL STRuCTuREs
A.
Architectural Criteria.
1. Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period.
2. Example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise
nationally, state-wide, regionally, or locally.
3. Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value.
4. Represents an innovation in construction, materials or design.
5. Style particularly associated with Lafayette or one of its neighborhoods.
6. Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history.
7. Pattern or grouping of elements representing at least one of the above criteria.
8. Significant historic remodel.
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B.
Social / 1-listorical Criteria.
1.. Site of’ historic event that had an effect upon society.
2. Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community.
3. Association with a notable person or the work of a notable person.
C.
Geographic / Environmental Criteria.
1. Enhances sense of identity of the community.
2. An established and familiar natural setting or visual feature of the community.
ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES (HIsToRIC AND PREHIsToRIC)
A.
Architectural Criteria.
1. Exhibits distinctive characteristics of a type, period or manner of construction.
2. A unique example of structure.
B.
Social / Historical Criteria.
1. Demonstrable potential to make an important contribution to the knowledge of the
area’s history or prehistory.
2. An association with an important event in the area’s development.
3. An association with a notable person(s) or the work of notable person(s).
4. A typical example/association with a particular ethnic group.
5. A unique example of an event in Lafayette’s history.
C.
Geographic / Environmental Criteria.
1. The site is geographically or regionally important.
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PHYSICAL INTEGRITY
All properties will be evaluated for their physical integrity using the following criteria,
but a property need not meet all of the following criteria:
A. Shows character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the community, region, state or nation.
B. Retains original design features, materials and/or character.
C. Is in original location or same historic setting after having been moved.
D. Has been accurately rehabilitated or restored based on documentation.
HIsToRiC DIsTRICTs
A historic district is a geographically definable area including a concentration, linkage or
continuity of subsurface sites, buildings, structures and/or objects. The district is related
by a pattern of either physical elements or social activities. Significance is determined by
applying criteria to the pattern(s) and unifying element(s).
Properties that do not contribute to the significance of the historic district may be
included within the boundaries, as long as the noncontributing elements do not
noticeably detract from the district’s sense of time, place and historical development.
Noncontributing elements will be evaluated for their magnitude of impact by
considering their size, scale, design, location, and/or information potential.
District boundaries will be defined by visual changes, historical documentation of
different associations or patterns of development, or evidence of changes in site type or
site density as established through testing or survey.
In addition to meeting at least one of the criteria outlined below, the district must contain
structures which are at least fifty (50) years old. The district could be exempt from this
age standard if the resources are found to be exceptionally important in other significant
criteria.
A.
Architectural Criteria.
1. Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural period or style.
2. Example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise
nationally, state wide, regionally or locally.
3. Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value.
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4. Represents an innovation in construction, materials, or design.
5. Style particularly associated with the Lafayette area.
G. Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history.
7. Pattern or grouping of elements representing at least one of the above criteria.
8. Significant historic remodel.
B.
Social / 1-listorical Criteria.
1. The site of an historic event that had an effect upon society.
2. Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community.
3. An association with a notable person(s) or the work of notable person(s).
C.
Geographic / Environmental Criteria.
1. Enhances sense of identity of the community.
2. An established and familiar mutual setting or visual feature of the community.
D.
Archeology / Subsurface Criteria.
1. Demonstrable potential to make an important contribution to the area’s history or
prehistory.
2. An association with an important event in the area’s development.
3. An association with a notable person(s) or the work of notable person(s).
4. Distinctive characteristics of a type, period or manner of construction.
5. Geographic importance.
6. A typical example or association with as particular ethnic group.
7. A typical example or association with a local cultural or economic activity.
8. A unique example of an event or structure.
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APPENDIX E
Guidelines for Determining Significance
The following questions should be considered when evaluating the significance of a
property and developing the statement of significance. Incorporate in the narrative the
answers to the questions directly pertaining to the property’s historic significance and
integrity.
BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND OBJECTS
A.
If the property is significant for its association with historic events, what are the
historically significant events or patterns of activity associated with the property?
Does the existing building, object, or structure reflect in a tangible way the
important historical associations? Flow have alterations or additions contributed
to or detracted from the resource’s ability to convey the feeling and association of
the significant historic period?
B.
If the property is significant because of its association with an individual, how
long and when was the individual associated with the property and during what
period in his or her life? What were the individual’s significant contributions
during the period of association? Arc there other resources in the vicinity also
having strong associations with the individual? If so, compare their significance
and associations to that of the property being documented.
C.
If the property is significant for architectural, landscape, aesthetic, or other
physical qualities, what are those qualities and why are they significant? Does the
property retain enough of its significant design to convey these qualities? If not,
how have additions or alterations contributed to or detracted from the significance
of the resource?
D.
Does the property have possible archaeological significance and to what extent has
this significance been considered?
E.
Does the property possess attributes that could be studied to extract important
information? for example: does it contain tools, equipment, furniture, refuse, or
other materials that could provided information about the social organization of
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its occupants, their relations with other persons and groups, or their daily lives?
has the resource been rebuilt or added to in ways that reveal changing concepts of
style or beauty?
F.
If the property is no longer at its original location, why did the move occur? I-low
does the new location affect the historical and architectural integrity of the
property?
I-IITORJ SITES
A.
How does the property related to the significant event, occupation, or activity that
took place there?
B.
I-how have alterations such as the destruction of original buildings, changes in land
use, and changes in foliage or topography affected the integrity of the site and its
ability to convey its significant associations? For example, if the forested site of a
treaty signing is now a park in a suburban development, the site may have lost
much of its historic integrity and may not be eligible for the Lafayette Register.
C.
In what ways does the event that occurred here reflect the broad patterns of
Lafayette history and why is it significant?
ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS:
A.
What are the physical features and characteristics that distinguish the district,
including architectural styles, building materials, building types, street patterns,
topography, functions and land uses, and spatial organization?
B.
What are the origins and key events in the historical development of the district?
Are any architects, builders, designers, or planners important to the district’s
development?
C.
Does the district convey a sense of historic and architectural cohesiveness through
its design, setting, materials, workmanship, or association?
How do the architectural styles or elements within the district contribute to the
feeling of time and place? What period of periods of significance are reflected by
the district?
D.
E.
How have significant individuals or events contributed to the development of the
district?
F.
How has the district affected the historical development of the community, region,
or State? I-low does it reflect the history of the community, region, or State?
G.
I-low have intrusions and noncontributing structures and buildings affected the
district’s ability to convey a sense of significance?
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H.
What are the qualities that distinguish the district from its surroundings?
I.
how does the district compare to similar areas in the locality, region, or State?
J.
If there are any preservation or restoration activities in the district, how do they
affect the significance of the district?
K.
Does the district contain any resources outside the period of significance that are
contributing? If so, identify and explain their importance.
L.
If the district has industrial significance, how do the industrial functions or
processes represented relate to the broader industrial or technological
development of the locality, region, State, or nation? How important were
entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, and planners who contributed to the
development of the district? I-low do the remaining buildings, structures, sites,
and objects within the district reflect industrial production or process?
M.
If the district is rural, how are the natural and manmade elements of the district
linked historically or architecturally, functionally, or by a common ethnic or social
background? I low does the open space constitute or unite significant features of
the district?
N.
Does the district have any resources of possible archaeological significance? If so,
what are they?
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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
C Richardson
Roger Caruso
Request to Postpone
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 6:18:00 PM
TO: Roger Caruso
Economic Development Specialist
City of Lafayette
FROM: Cathy Richardson
RE: Landmark hearings before the Historic Preservation Board
and Lafayette City Council for the property located at:
816 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette, CO.
Please allow this letter to formally request that any public hearings and any public
discussions and/or any rulings of the Lafayette Historical Preservation
Board and the Lafayette City Council be postponed at this time. The reasons and
request for postponement are as follows:
1. I received a request from Monte Stevenson, Director of Lafayette Parks &
Open Space on March 2nd of this year to consider purchasing the small
segment of the old railroad right of way that I have been leasing from the
City of Lafayette for several years. This was created when the Burlington
Northern Railroad donated their right of way to the City of Lafayette for the
Rails to Trails program. With the help of my Realtor, Steve Anderson of
Re/max Alliance in Louisville, I have had discussions with Monte about
this, and am taking the first steps in the process to resolve this issue. I have
contracted to have a formal land survey done to identify the exact property
that the City of Lafayette considers in their ownership in an attempt to know
the land area and exact location of this piece relative to the improvements
that I have been maintaining for many years and how to legally describe it
for title transfer purposes. This should be complete within the next 30-60
days. At that point, we will begin to negotiate a fair and satisfactory
settlement of this issue. Absent of this, there is a point of confusion as to the
extent of ownership of the grain elevators and other structures in question for
the Land marking application.
2.Given that the City of Lafayette appears to own a portion of the property
in question concerning the Historic Landmarking, any action they might
take would be a conflict of interest and thus should deny their right to make
any determination and legal judgment as to the proposed hostile application
for Landmarking of my property. As you know, I am not agreeing with this
request as the landowner. I consider eroding some of my ownership rights
as a taking and am not interested in this designation. As you are probably
aware, my life circumstances as such that it is time for me to retire and the
sale of this property is a key component to the success of that direction.
It appears that the Landmarking applicant is not aware of these happenings
and that is understandable. The current circumstances dictate that my
request for postponement is critical and most appropriate at this time. I
look forward to your timely response.
Cathy Richardson