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Department of Community Development
Reference: Foley Farm Barn Historic Designation
To: Mayor Kenneth J. Kreutzer and Members of City Council
Through: Philip Rodriguez - City Manager
Marv Falconburg, AICP - Assistant City Manager
Holly Prather, AICP - Community Development Director
Prepared By: Aja Tibbs - Long Range Planner
Date Prepared: June 25, 2018
PURPOSE
In order to proceed with the designation of this property as a historic landmark, the City Council shall review the nomination and application for designation as a historic landmark, conduct a public hearing, and approve an Ordinance of designation at first reading. The applicant and owner of this application is Mr. Kip Gilleland, representative of ARCUS Southgate, LLC and he has consented to the nomination of this structure to be listed as a historic landmark.
STRATEGIC PLAN FRAMEWORK
Facilities, Amenities, and Open Space
Recognizable and Well-Planned Community
Strong Regional Relationships and Partnerships
BACKGROUND
Historic Summary:
Oran and Rosa Foley moved to the Brighton area in 1894 after their marriage in Illinois in 1891. Oran and Rosa had seven children between 1892 and 1907: LeRoy M, H. Raymond, Emmett A., Elmer, Blanche, Caroline, and Anna May. All of Oran and Rosa's sons served in Europe during WWI. Upon settlement in Brighton, Oran worked for Mr. Emmett Bromley for 16 years, while he leased 160 acres of farmland near town. In 1917, he purchased the 80-acre parcel from John Coffey just south of 120th Avenue. Foley farmed the land until the 1930's during which time he constructed his home and all of the accessory buildings that comprised the farmstead complex. Oran retired in the 1930's and turned the land over to his son Raymond, and eventually passed in 1961. The land remained working in the family until 2004, when the property was sold to West 80 Investors for redevelopment.
Application History:
The Foley Farmstead was annexed and zoned as part of the Fuller Est...
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