Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 2021-01

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RESOLUTION NO. 1 SERIES 2021 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL LOCAL LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR THE LOUISVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BUILDING LOCATED AT 701 GRANT AVENUE WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Louisville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) an application requesting a landmark eligibility determination for a historical property located at 701 Grant Avenue, legally described as Lots 10-11, Block 8, Pleasant Hill; and WHEREAS, the HPC have reviewed the application and found it to be in compliance with Chapter 15.36 of the Louisville Municipal Code, including Section 15.36.050.A, establishing criteria for landmark designation; and WHEREAS, the HPC has held a properly noticed public hearing on February 22, 2021 regarding the proposed landmark application, where evidence and testimony were entered into the record, including findings in the Louisville Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report dated February 22, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Louisville First Baptist Church Building has social significance because it exemplifies the cultural and social heritage of the community; and WHEREAS, the Louisville First Baptist Church Building has architectural significance because it is a unique representation of a wood -frame vernacular church building from early 20th century Louisville; and WHEREAS, the HPC finds that these and other characteristics specific to the Louisville First Baptist Church Building have social and architectural significance as described in Section 15.36.050.A of the Louisville Municipal Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Recommend to the City Council approval of the local landmark designation for the Louisville First Baptist Church property, located at 701 Grant Avenue, based on the social and architectural significance of the property. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2021. Lynda Haley, Chairperson 1