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ORDINANCE NO. 9351
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE NUMA HOTEL/SAINT
JAMES HOTEL/BPOE PUEBLO LODGE NO. 90 AT 418 & 426
NORTH SANTA FE AVENUE AS A LOCAL HISTORIC AS A
LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo's Historic Preservation Code, Chapter 14, Title IV, declares
that the City shall identify, designate, and preserve cultural resources, those buildings, objects,
monuments, structures, and sites which reflect outstanding elements of the community's
architectural and cultural heritage; and,
WHEREAS, an application for landmark designation was initiated by the applicant, the
Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Pueblo Lodge No. 90, who is aware of the reasons
for, and effect of, designation, and the City of Pueblo Historic Preservation Commission reviewed
the application of the Numa Hotel/Saint James Hotel/BPOE Pueblo Lodge No. 90 at 418 & 426
North Santa Fe Avenue as a Local Historic Landmark, and has recommended to the Planning
and Zoning Commission the landmark designation of this cultural resource; and,
WHEREAS, the City Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the Historic Preservation
Commission's recommendation and found the application for landmark designation complies with
the Pueblo Regional Development Plan, complies with zone district regulations, has no negative
impact on planned public improvements, and is conducive to existing and proposed renewal and
development plans, and submitted its recommendation thereon for landmark designation to
Council; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The City Council finds and determines that 418 & 426 North Santa Fe Avenue, legally
described as North 18 feet and 8 inches of Lot 4, and all of Lots 5 and 6, Block 22, Plan of Pueblo,
City of Pueblo, County of Pueblo, State of Colorado, has distinctive character and has special
historic or prehistoric interest or importance; special architectural, engineering, or aesthetic
interest or importance; and special geographic interest or importance, in accordance with the
Historic Preservation Code, Designation of Landmark or Historic District, Section 4-14-8 (a).
SECTION 2.
The City Council hereby designates the Numa Hotel/Saint James Hotel/BPOE Pueblo
Lodge No. 90 at 418 & 426 North Santa Fe Avenue as a local Pueblo Historic Landmark, subject
to the benefits and restrictions resulting from such designation as described in Chapter 14, Title
IV of the Pueblo Municipal Code.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of the Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described
herein.
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SECTION 4.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval and
shall be recorded in the records of the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder by the City Clerk.
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PASSED AND APPROVED: October 9, 2018
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BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
ORDINANCE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
September 24, 2018
TO: President Christopher A. Nicoll and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk
FROM: Steven Meier, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE NUMA HOTEL/SAINT JAMES
HOTEL/BPOE PUEBLO LODGE NO. 90 AT 418 & 426 NORTH SANTA FE
AVENUE AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
SUMMARY:
The applicant is requesting the designation of the Numa Hotel/Saint James Hotel/BPOE Pueblo
Lodge No. 90 at 418 & 426 North Santa Fe Avenue as a local Pueblo Historic Landmark, pursuant
to the Historic Preservation Code, Chapter 14, Title IV of the Pueblo Municipal Code.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant, Exalted Ruler, President Dennis Morgan for the Benevolent and Protective Order
of the Elks, Pueblo Lodge No. 90, nominated for landmark designation the building and site for its
distinctive character and certain criteria, and is aware of the reasons for, and effect of, designation
of local landmarks in the City of Pueblo under Chapter 14 – Historic Preservation Code, Title IV
– Building Regulations, Section 4-14-8(a)(1-3).
Frenchman Numa Vidal, “Prince of the Saloon Men,” immigrated to the United States and later
opened a saloon in Pueblo in July 1872, shortly after the arrival of the Denver & Rio Grande
Railroad. In 1881, he opened a fine hotel, the Numa, constructed at the southeast corner of Fifth
and Santa Fe Avenue. It was architect Francis W. Cooper’s second commission in Downtown
Pueblo. Some years later the Numa was sold to another hotelier and renamed the St. James
Hotel. In 1904, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge No. 90 (BPOE) acquired
the building and commissioned fellow member Cooper to design a remodel. In 1913 fellow
member Rapalje’s construction company completed the facade change. During the flood of 1921,
the Elks Club provided 30,000 meals to refugees and relief workers. During recovery, the Elks
Club was the command center for displaced city agencies, including the City Commissioner,
police, and employment, while the Salvation Army and Red Cross leased the basement. By the
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early 20 Century the south adjacent building was acquired by the BPOE for use as offices and
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a parlor. A historic 1890 bell was installed atop that building in 1932. By the Mid-20 Century,
some interior features were remodeled with modern furnishings that are presently maintained.
Upon designation of the property to a historic register, the applicant and property owner, BPOE,
intends to repair the northern building facade. The building is a fine example of Late Nineteenth
and Early Twentieth Century Classical Revival, contributing to the environment and place of
Downtown Pueblo for its visual significance over the course of Pueblo’s history.
A building, object, monument, structure, or site may individually be designated as a Landmark, or
one or more buildings, objects, monuments, structures, or sites which are united by past events
or aesthetically by plan or physical development may be designated as a Historic District, if they
have distinctive character and have:
1. Special historic or prehistoric interest or importance;
2. Special architectural, engineering, or aesthetic interest or importance; and,
3. Special geographic interest or importance.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial impacts to the City of Pueblo. The applicant is aware of tax credits and
grant funding available to cultural resources listed on a local historic register.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Historic Preservation Commission, at the August 8, 2018, Regular Meeting, voted 5 - 0 to
recommend approval with Commissioners Knight and Tucker absent.
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their September 12, 2018, Regular Meeting, voted 6 - 0
to recommend approval with Commissioner San Filippo-Rosser absent.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
A public hearing for recommendation was held by the Historic Preservation Commission. The
Planning and Zoning Commission shall without public hearing review said recommendation and
designation application and submit its recommendations thereon to City Council in accordance
with Section 4-14-8(g).
ALTERNATIVES:
The structure will retain its current use without benefit of tax credits or grant funding for restoration.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
Attachments: Minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission September 12, 2018
Public Hearing
Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report
Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission August 8, 2018
Public Hearing
Historic Preservation Commission Staff Report
Landmark Nomination Application