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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06982Reception 1588764 10/08/2004 ORDINANCE NO. 6982 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE HOLDEN BLOCK, 201 -205 N. SANTA FE AVE., AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo's Historic Preservation Code, Title IV, Chapter 14, declares that the City shall identify, designate and preserve those buildings, objects, monuments, structures and sites which reflect outstanding elements of the community's architectural and cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, the City's Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the application for designation of the Holden Block as a Local Historic Landmark, and has recommended to the Planning and Zoning Commission the designation of this resource; and WHEREAS, the City Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation and the designation application and submitted its recommendation thereon for landmark designation to Council; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO. that: SECTION 1. The City Council finds and determines that the Holden Block (Lots 1 -2, Block 29, Pueblo Subdivision) has significant character, interest and value as part of the development, heritage, and cultural characteristics of the City; and is associated with the life of a person significant in the past, as defined in the Pueblo Historic Preservation Code Sec. 4 -14 -8. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby designates the Holden Block as a local Pueblo Historic Landmark, subject to the benefits, obligations and restrictions resulting from such designation as described in Title IV, Chapter 14 of the Pueblo Municipal Code. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval, and a certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the records of the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder by the City Clerk. h� INTRODUCED: April 14, 2003 BY: Al Gurule COUN ER N ' P17 APPROVED: PRESbENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: 1J� C CLERK PASSED AND APPROVED: April 28, 2003 588764 1 111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111 031E ChrisC.Munoz Pueb10CtyC1k&R ORD R 11.00 0 0.00 r.nRAv'T, 0 Background Paper for Proposed ORDINANCE AGENDA ITEM #-W , S DATE: April 14, 2003 DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /JIM MUNCH LAND USE ADMINISTRATION /GLYNIS JORDAN, AICP TITLE AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE HOLDEN BLOCK, 201 -205 N. SANTA FE AVE., AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK ISSUE Shall City Council designate the Holden Block as a local Pueblo Historic Landmark, pursuant to the Historic Preservation Code, Title IV, Chapter 14 of the Pueblo Municipal Code. RECOMMENDATION Adoption of Ordinance BACKGROUND As is detailed in the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation, the Holden Block was found to have "significant character, interest and value, as part of the development, heritage, and cultural characteristics of the City" (Sec. 4-14 - 8(a)(1a)). It is further found to be "associated with the life of a person significant in Pueblo's past" (Sec. 4-14-8(a)(1 a)). As Pueblo's first commercial district, the 100 -300 blocks of Santa Fe Ave. housed many of Pueblo's firsts: The first hotels, restaurants, livery stables, and banks were located there. The avenue linked Pueblo to Denver to the north, and by crossing the Arkansas River toll bridge, to Santa Fe to the south. This building is among the oldest prominent two -story brick buildings that remain from the original district. The buildings are of the typical Italianate commercial architecture of the period, and provide distinctive examples of the typical structures in the district. Prominent wholesale grocers occupied the buildings, and later, auto parts companies. An important feature of the 2nd Street wall of the Holden Block was recently revealed through the removal of a modern Auto Parts sign to find a previous auto parts sign of historic significance underneath. The building at 201 N. Santa Fe was built in 1881 by Delos L. Holden, pioneer Pueblo real estate investor and banker. Holden's significance as a prominent businessperson during the initial establishment of the Santa Fe Ave. commercial district is enhanced by his election as the consolidated city's first mayor five years after the construction of this building. Holden was also active in establishing the Pueblo Lodge of the Elks, and the military order of the Loyal Legion. In addition to being built and owned by Holden, the building also achieved significance in housing the first territorial post office. Findings of staff, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Planning and Zoning Commission are attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT No financial impact. Historic Preservation Commission 211 East D Street Pueblo, CO 81003 719 - 543- 6006(Phone) 719 - 543 -0572 (Fax) 719 -584 -0800 (TTY) www.Pueblogov.com Donna Alber Corinne Koehler .Tames E. Koncilja ID - Lee Oldham Clinton 11. Tawse Kerrelyn Trent Gary L. Trujillo Staff Report Local Landmark Designation Application Restored Holden Block (201 -205 N. Santa Fe Ave.) Santa Fe Crossing LLLP 1. Application Information A. Applicant: Santa Fe Crossing LLLP 1414 Santa Fe Ave. Pueblo, CO 81003 Owner: Jack Quinn B. Property: Holden Block (1881) and Holden Block Addition (1889) 201 -205 N. Santa Fe Ave. Pueblo, CO 81003 C. Application Completed by: Gary Trujillo, Architect 201 S. Victoria Pueblo,CO 81003 D. Application Submission: Submitted to Historic Preservation Commisssion March 5, 2003 Reviewed by David Cockrell, HPC Staff Liaison Application determined to be complete March 5, 2003 2. Finding of Significance A. Staff recommends a finding of historic significance for the structures evaluated. The recommendation is based on the structures' signficance under two Criteria: Criterion 1c: "Have direct and substantial association with a person or group of persons who had influence on society". The building at 201 N. Santa Fe was built in 1881 by Delos L. Holden, pioneer Pueblo real estate investor and banker. Holden's significance as a prominent business person during the initital establishment of the Santa Fe Ave. commercial district is enhanced by his election as the consolidated city's first mayor five years after the construction of this building. Holden was also active in establishing the Pueblo Lodge of the Elks, and the military order of the Loyal Legion. In addition to being built and owned by Holden, the building also achieved significance in housing the first territorial post office. Postmaster at the time, Stephen Smith, was elected county clerk. Criterion 3b: "Promote understanding and appreciation of Pueblo's environment by means of distinctive physical characteristics or rarity" As Pueblo's first commercial district, the 100 -300 blocks of Santa Fe Ave. housed many of Pueblo's firsts: The first hotels, restaurants, livery stables, and banks were located there. The avenue linked Pueblo to Denver to the north, and by crossing the Arkansas River toll bridge, to Santa Fe to the south. The programs and services of the City of Pueblo are accessible to people with disabilities. For accessibility information contact the Planning & Land Use Administration Departments at 719 - 543 -6006 (TTY users — 719 -584- 0800). The City of Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. These buildings are among the oldest remaining examples of prominent two -story brick buildings that remain from the original district. The buildings are of the typical Italianate commercial architecture of the period, and provide distinctive examples of the typical structures in the district. As noted in tthe applicant's primary research into newspaper articles and phone books from the period, the buildings were occupied by prominent wholesale grocers and later auto parts companies. An important feature of the 2nd Street wall of the Holden Block was recently revealed through the removal of a modern Auto Parts sign to find a previous auto parts sign of historic significance underneath. 3. Conclusion The application submitted contained complete descriptive information, clear and detailed architectural descriptions, Sanborn maps, appropriate photographs, and original research documentation. Staff recommendation is for Designation.