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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06983Reception 1588765 10/08/2004 ORDINANCE No. 6983 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE STUDZINSKI BLOCK, LOCATED AT 223 -225 N. SANTA FE AVE., AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK WHEREAS, SECTION 4 -14 -8 of the Pueblo Historic Preservation Code authorizes the City Council to designate as a landmark those buildings, objects, monuments, structures and sites which reflect outstanding elements of the architectural and cultural heritage of the Pueblo community; and WHEREAS, the City's Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the application filed by the owner for designation of the Studzinski Block as a Local Historic Landmark, and recommended approval to the Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Planning and Zoning Commission has also reviewed the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation and the owner's designation application and recommended approval for Local Landmark designation to the City Council; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The City Council finds and determines that the Studzinski Block, legally described as Lots 5 -6, Block 29, Pueblo Subdivision, Pueblo County, Colorado, 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 Sec. 4 -14 -8 of the Historic Preservation Code. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby designates the Studzinski Block as a Local Historic Landmark, subject to the benefits, obligations and restrictions resulting from such designation as described in the Historic Preservation Code. CC!'`Tln AI 4 This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval. A certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the records of the Pueblo.,awnty Clerk and Recorder by the City Clerk. os t.o0 co Oq\ w tC� INTRODUCED �A a o Rt.r r ^ A r <r it 14, 2003 Al Gurule _---• 0 DENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: C CLERK PASSED AND APPROVED: April 99, 2n03 I IIIIIIVIIIIIIIIIVIIIVIII IIIIII VIII 15 III VIII IIII IIII Page: z z ChrisC. Munoz PuebloCtyClk &Rec ORD 10/08/2004 04 10:31P -- R 11.00 0 0.00 b i Background Paper for Proposed ORDINANCE 1 AGENDA ITEM # 313 '*r DATE: April 14, 2003 DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /JIM MUNCH LAND USE ADMINISTRATION /GLYNIS JORDAN, AICP TITLE AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE STUDZINSKI BLOCK, 223 -225 N. SANTA FE AVE., AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK ISSUE Shall City Council designate the Studzinski 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 Studzinski 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)(1 a)). 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 retailers and professional offices occupied the buildings. Michael Studzinski came to Pueblo in 1868 at age 27 and became a prominent business leader during the period when Santa Fe Ave. was developed as the primary commercial district. He was the first undersheriff of Pueblo, served as the first park commissioner during the time when Mineral Palace Park was developed, and served as city councilman at age 80 during the flood of 1921. His leadership during the flood gained regional prominence. The Studzinskis were also prominent leaders in the establishment of Pueblo's Jewish community. The Studzinski's prominent restaurant, the OK Restaurant, preceded the current structure and burned in 1878. The impressive brick and sandstone building that stands today was built as a commercial structure, with offices, a hotel and ballroom upstairs. The third floor also hosted the early meetings of the D.A.R., the B. F. Butler Post No. 91 G.A.R., and the B. F. Butler Circle Ladies of G.A.R. Findings of staff, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Planning and Zoning Commission are attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT No financial impact. Staff Report Local Landmark Designation Application Restored Studzinski Block (223 -225 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: StudzinskiBlock (1882) 223 -225 N. Santa Fe Ave. 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 ". Michael Studzinski came to Pueblo in 1868 and became a prominent business leader during the period when Santa Fe Ave. was developed as the primary commercial district. He was the first undersheriff of Pueblo, served as the first park commissioner during the time when Mineral Palace Park was developed, and served as city councilman during the flood of 1921. His leadership during the flood gained regional prominence. The Studzinskis were also prominent leaders in the establishment of Pueblo's Jewish community. The Studzinski's prminent restaurant, the OK Restaurant, preceded the current structure and burned in 1878. The impressive brick and sandstone building that stands today was built as a commercial structure, with offices, a hotel and ballroom upstairs. The third floor also hosted the early meetings of the D.A.R., the B. F. Butler Post No. 91 G.A.R., and the B. F. Butler Circle Ladies of G.A.R. 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 Studzinski Block is among the oldest remaining examples of prominent three -story brick buildings that remain from the original district and Pueblo as a whole. The building is of the typical Italianate commercial architecture of the period, and provides a distinctive example 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 was occupied by prominent retailers and professional offices. 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.