Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 2021-12

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RESOLUTION NO. 12 SERIES 2021 A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR A HISTORICAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED 301 SPRUCE STREET 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 301 Spruce Street, legally described as the westerly 71.45' of Lots 12-16, Block 5 of the Louisville Heights Addition; 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 the proposed landmark application; and WHEREAS, 301 Spruce Street (Thompson House) has architectural, social, geographic significance because it exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, or social heritage of the community considering its association with various Louisville families and Louisville's mining heritage; and WHEREAS, the HPC finds that these and other characteristics specific to the Thompson House meet the significance criteria as described in Section 15.36.050.A of the Louisville Municipal Code; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: 1. The application to landmark 301 Spruce Street be approved for the following reasons: a. Architectural integrity of the structure has been largely maintained over time. b. Association with Louisville's heritage. 2. The Historic Preservation Commission recommends the City Council approve the landmark incentive grant in the amount of $5,000. 3. With the amendment that the structure be named the Thompson House. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of December 2021. Lynda Haley, Chairperson 1