Resolution 2025-18 - NEEDS SIGNED AGREEMENT

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RESOLUTION NO. 18 SERIES 2024 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR A HISTORICAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 509 LAFARGE 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 509 LaFarge Avenue, legally described as Lots 14-15, Block 2, Acme Place; and WHEREAS, the HPC and City Council 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 and City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the proposed landmark application; and WHEREAS, 509 LaFarge Avenue (the Lecomte House) has social significance because it exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, or social heritage of the community considering its association with various Louisville families and Louisville's cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, 509 LaFarge Avenue (the Lecomte House) has architectural significance because it has architectural integrity that is representative of the built environment in Louisville; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that these and other characteristics specific to the Lecomte House have social and architectural significance as described in Section 15.36.050.A of the Louisville Municipal Code; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: 1. The application to landmark the property at 509 LaFarge Avenue be approved for the following reasons: a. Architectural integrity has been largely maintained over time. b. Association with Louisville's heritage. 2. The City Council approve the landmark incentive grant in the amount of $55,000. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of March 2025. By: Attest: (I. Genny Kline, Interim City Clerk ChristopI eV M. Leh, Mayor Resolution No.18, Series 2025 Page 1 of 1