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RECEPTION#: 889277,Date: 8/28/2017 1:54 PM, Pages:'1 of 27 , RES Montrose County, CO. Tressa Guynes, Clerk and Recorder RESOLUTION NO. 24-2017 OF THE MONTROSE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DESIGNATING THE UNCOMPAGHRE VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION OFFICE BUILDING AS A MONTROSE COUNTY HISTORICAL LANDMARK WHEREAS, the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association (UVWUA") Office Building, located at 601 N. Park Avenue, Montrose, Colorado, was built in 1905 for the purpose of housing the operation of the Uncompahgre Reclamation Project; and WHEREAS, the UVWUA office building has continuously functioned within the purpose for which it was constructed; and WHEREAS, the UVWUA office building is a prime example of a two story four square building type, rarely constructed for office purposes, which retains its original architectural style and defining interior elements; and WHEREAS, the UVWA office building is documented as the second oldest office facility built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation; and WHEREAS, the Uncompahgre Project, a Colorado western slope water management project managed by UVWUA, has received official state and national recognition of l'ts historical significance; and WHEREAS, the Board recognizes the value of preserving and interpreting the history of Montrose community. NOW THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONTROSE COUNTY DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The property known as the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association Office Building located at 601 N. Park Avenue, Montrose, Colorado is hereby designated as a landmark of local historical significance in Montrose County and Its influence on the City of Montrose and the County is hereby recognized. Section 2. Nothing in this Resolution shall restrict the property rights of any lawful owner of the designated property. Adopted and Effective this 21ot day of June, 2017. MONTROSE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS [SEAL] ttl kS4‘14"1111C245." iputy Clerk to the Board Date A gin . .a 0 V-1 t RECEPTION#: 889277,Date: 8/28/2017 1:54 PM, Pages: 2 of 27 , RES Montrose County, CO. Tressa Guynes, Clerk and Recorder MONTROSE,COUNTY HISTORIC LANDMARK BOARD APPLICATION FOR LOCAL HISTORIC REGISTER DESIGNATION Date Submitted: March 7,2017 Name of Site or Property to be used for Designation: Headquarter of the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association Other Names Site or Property may have been called: Property is being nominated as a: (Check one. See Helpful Hints for definitions.) C District C Structure ("' Building Site Physical Address/Location (Lat/Long): 1601 North Park Avenue, Montrose, CO 1401 Legal Description: !Mardian Peabodys Subdivision Block 29 lot:1-26 and Block 30 Lot 1-13 Section 28, Township 49, Range 9 Montrose County Assessor's Office Parcel Number: 3767-281-15-900 Name of Owner Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association Mailing Address: 601 North Park Avenue Montrose, CO 81401 Contact Name: Steven A. Anderson, Manager Telephone: 970-249-3813 Contact Address: Of diffnent Rom Omen Preparer Name: Michele Decker Telephone: 970-249-3813 Of Winans from Coined) Does the property have State and/or National designation? 07, Yes CNo 4724 If so, what is/are the number(s) and date(s) listed? 5MN.4844National Register 11/27/1991 Following are 8 parts to this application process. Each part must be completed in full and submitted in electronic format (Adobe Acrobat), for the application to be reviewed by the Historic Landmark Board. Completed applications should be submitted for consideration to the Montrose County Historic Landmark Board (MCHLB), [email protected] one month before the meeting of the Board. Verify time and place with the MCHLB Chairperson. After digitally signing the application you will be given an opportunity to submit the application by E-mail. Part 1: Statement of Significance Page 1 of 6 Revision Mut 84-2015 RECEPTION#: 889277,Date: 8/28/2017 1:54 PM, Pages: 3 of 27 , RES Montrose County, CO. Tressa Guynes, Clerk and Recorder MONTROSE COUNTY HISTORIC LANDMARK BOARD APPUCATION FOR LOCAL HISTORIC REGISTER DESIGNATION Date Submitted: March 7,2017 Name of Site or Property to be used for Designation: Headquarter of the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association Structures must be at least fifty (50) years old and meet one (1) or more of the criteria for archtiectural, cultural or geographicJenvironmental significance. A stricture can be exempted from the age standard If the MCHLAB finds it to be exceptionally important in other criteria. Please select the most significantly appropriate criterion or criteria. Note that only one criterion is necessary for designation. A The association of the property with events that have made a significant contribution to local, Colorado, or national history; B. The connection of the property with person(s) significant in history; C. The apparent distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method of construction, or architect/artisan; D. The geographic importance of the property to local history (that is, properties which have achieved significance for D their place in the landscape, adding to a strong sense of place or providing community identity); 0 E. The contribution, or the potential for contribution, to understandings of prehistory or history. Each property will also be evaluated based on physical integrity using the following criteria (mark all that apply); 2 retains original design features, materials and/or characteristics, or, RI is in the original location or same historic context, if it has been moved or, ri has been accurately reconstructed or restored, in keeping with its major character defining architectural elements and its period of significance. Note: Where there are conflicting opinions regarding the physical integrity, the MCRAE) shall seek a review by a professional whose expertise lies within the area of disagreement. The Statement of Significance must explain how your property meets the criterion or criteria you have marked, as well as the other requirements for age and physical integrity. How do the specific facts about your property relate to themes or patterns of historical development that make up the history (or prehistory) of Montrose County? Appropriate footnotes or citations describing resources (including interviews) relied upon are encouraged. If you have discovered additional information about the property that doesn't necessarily apply to the above criteria, please include it in an addendum. Thorough applications will enhance the written history of Montrose County. Statement of Significance: The Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association has occupied the building since it was constructed in 1905. As such. it is Important for its association with one of the first projects undertaken by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, The Uncompahgre Reclamation Project. The two story wood frame building is located in a residential neighborhood and is a good local example of the foursquare building type. This building has served as the headquarters for the management of the project which continues more than 100 years later to function as the public face of the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association. Part 2: Architectural Description Page 2 of 6 Revision Date 8-7-2015 RECEPTION#: 889277,Date: 8/28/2017 1:54 PM, Pages: 4 of 27 ,'RES Montrose County, CO. Tressa Guynes, Clerk and Recorder MONTROSE COUNTY HISTORIC LANDMARK BOARD APPLICATION FOR LOCAL HISTORIC REGISTER DESIGNATION Date Submitted: March 7,2017 Name of Site or Property to be used for Designation: Headquarter of the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association Submit a thorough physical description of the structure (Include details such as; architectural styles or character defining elements). If more than one building is included in the property, describe all structures and indicate whether they are contributing (50 years or older) or noncontributing (less than 50 years old or with significant afterations that might have affected the historic Integrity of the structure). Architectural Description: Foursquare Buliding, which is a two story wood frame structure measuring 4,508 square feet with a 280 foot open front porch, wood lapped siding and a wood shingled roof. The office originally incorporated space for the projects engineer's office, drafting room, clerk's office, bookkeeper's office, stenographer's office, and other engineers' offices. The design was restrained and not elaborate, conveying function over architectural expression. See exhibit 1 from the Bureau of Reclamation's Architectural Legacy: 1902-1955. Part 3: Summary Paragraph In an effort to make the invaluable information contained in the application more readily available to the public, Montrose County is establishing as part of its website a section describing the properties designated on the Montrose County Register of Historic Properties. Please include an encapsulation of the Statement of Significance, the Architectural Description, and any other information that you feel presents the most comprehensive yet succinct depiction of your ProPedY. Summary Paragraph: The history of the Uncompahgre Project is quite *altar to the history of other irrigation projects. It began with individual farmers wanting to use the available water from the rivers to irrigate their lands, but with the increase In the number of farmers and lands the water supply became inadequate. Due to an insufficient water supply and unfavorable weather conditions, it became necessary to seek outside help. With passage of the Reclamation Act, funding became available to