Historic Preservation Commission Resolution 2019-03

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RESOLUTION NO. 03 SERIES 2019 A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR A HISTORICAL RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE LOCATED ON 816 LINCOLN AVENUE WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Louisville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) an application requesting a landmark eligibility determination for a historical residential structure located on 816 Lincoln Avenue, on property legally described as Lots 15-16, Block 5, Pleasant Hill Addition, Town of Louisville, City of Louisville, State of Colorado; and WHEREAS, the City Staff and 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, 816 Lincoln Avenue (Wattelet House) has social significance because it exemplifies the cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community considering its association with families from a variety of ethnic groups; and WHEREAS, the Wattelet House has architectural significance because it is a vernacular structure that is representative of the built environment in early 20th century Louisville; and WHEREAS, the HPC finds that these and other characteristics specific to the Wattelet 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 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: The application to landmark the Harney House be approved for the following reasons: 1. Architectural integrity of the vernacular structure. 2. Association with Louisville's immigrant heritage. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of October, 2019. Cofef1Jickinson, Vice Chair 1 Lynda lev. i aley, Chairon