Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Planning Department

 

TO:

David L. Corliss, City Manager

FROM:

Lynne Braddock Zollner, Historic Resources Administrator

CC:

Scott McCullough, Director PDS

Amy Miller, Assistant Director Planning

Sheila Stogsdill, Planning Administrator

DATE:

April 16, 2014

RE:

Landmark Nominations for 627 Ohio Street, 1040 New Hampshire Street and 1047 Massachusetts Street

 

Background

In accordance with Chapter 22, The Conservation of Historic Resources Code, the Historic Resources Commission held public hearings for 627 Ohio Street, 1040 New Hampshire Street and 1047 Massachusetts Street. After a consideration of the nomination material and public comment, the HRC determined that each property met criteria identified in 22-403. The HRC adopted Resolution 2014-01, 2014-02 and 2014-03 recommending designation of 627 Ohio Street, 1040 New Hampshire Street and 1047 Massachusetts Street as Landmarks on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places and directed staff to draft the necessary reports to the City Commission.

 

Landmark Process 

Chapter 22 requires the City Commission to consider the application of a landmark nomination at a public hearing.  The public hearing may be during a regularly scheduled meeting.  The City Commission may approve an ordinance designating a nominated structure as a landmark in accordance with the findings of the HRC. 

 

If the City Commission denies the nomination, subsequent nomination attempts shall not occur within three years, or without a change of ownership of the property, whichever occurs first.

 

Action

Conduct public hearing.

 

Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8980 for landmark designation of 627 Ohio Street to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places, if appropriate.

 

Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8982 for landmark designation of 1040 New Hampshire Street to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places, if appropriate.

 

Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8981 for landmark designation of 1047 Massachusetts Street to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places, if appropriate.