Memorandum

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:	April 15, 2015
RE:	Landmark Nominations for the Lawrence Register of Historic Places

Background

In accordance with Chapter 22, The Conservation of Historic Resources Code, the

Historic Resources Commission held public hearings for 1501 Pennsylvania Street, 900

New York Street, 1711 Massachusetts Street, 947 Louisiana Street and 809 Vermont Street. After a consideration of the nomination material and public comment, the HRC determined that the properties met the criteria identified in 22-403. The HRC adopted resolutions recommending designation of properties 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. 9103 for landmark designation of 1501 Pennsylvania Street to the

Lawrence Register of Historic Places, if appropriate;

Ordinance No. 9104 for landmark designation of 900 New York Street to the Lawrence

Ordinance No. 9105 for landmark designation of 1711 Massachusetts Street to the

Lawrence Register of Historic Places, if appropriate;