Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Planning Department

TO:	David L. Corliss, City Manager
CC:	Scott McCullough, Director PDS Amy Miller, Assistant Director Planning Sheila Stogsdill, Planning Administrator
FROM:	Lynne Braddock Zollner, Historic Resources Administrator
DATE:	November 5, 2014
RE:	Landmark Nomination for 1100 Massachusetts Street, the Douglas County Courthouse

Background

In accordance with Chapter 22, The Conservation of Historic Resources Code, the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) held a public hearing for 1100 Massachusetts Street. After a consideration of the nomination material and public comment, the HRC determined that the property met criteria identified in 22-403. The HRC adopted Resolution 2014-07 recommending designation of 1100 Massachusetts Street as a Landmark on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places and directed staff to draft the necessary report 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. 9052 for landmark designation of 1100 Massachusetts to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places, if appropriate.