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10/08/2004
ORDINANCE NO. 7212
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE EDGAR OLIN HOUSE,
727 W. 13 St., 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 present application was initiated by the property owner, and the
City's Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the application for designation of
the Edgar Olin House 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 Edgar Olin House (Lots 7 + 8,
Block 3, Craig's Addition) embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an
architectural -type or engineering specimen; and is associated with the life of persons
significant in the past, as defined in the Pueblo Historic Preservation Code Sec. 4 -14-8.
SECTION 2.
The City Council hereby designates the Edgar Olin House 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.
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INTRODUCED: September 13, 2004
BY:
Michael Occhiato
APPROVED:
ATTESTED BY:
TY CLERK
PASSED AND APPROVED:
September 27, 2004
CO NCILPERSON
PRP-SIDYIT OF CITY COUNCIL
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Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
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AGENDA ITEM 11
DATE: Septernber 13, 2004
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /JIM MUNCH
LAND USE ADMINISTRATIONIMICHAEL SMYTH, AICP
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE EDGAR OLIN HOUSE, 727 W. 13 ST.,
AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
ISSUE
Shall City Council designate the Edgar Olin House 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
As is detailed in the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation, the
Olin House was found to "embody those distinguishing characteristics of an
architectural -type or engineering specimen' (Sec. 4- 14- 8(a)(2b)). It is further
found to be "associated with the life of a person or persons significant in Pueblo's
past" (Sec. 4- 14- 8(a)(1a)).
Having most of its features grounded in the Italianate style, the Olin House is the
best example of residential, single dwelling Italianate architecture on the north
side and quite possibly the city in its entirety. The Olin House exhibits features
that are common to the Italianate style; however the expression of these features
is uncommon to the style's application in residential structures. Some of these
features include the eave bracketry, which is highly ornate in its carving, its
carved lintels, and the three-story entrance tower with its pair of double doors.
Most significant, it is symmetrical in nature, with bay windows and octagonal
portions at each comer.
The Olin House at 727 W. 1 e Street has historical significance for many
reasons. It was one of the first structures completed in the area known as the
Craig Addition. The imposing structure stands at the corner of 13"' and Craig,
which became a busy thoroughfare leading to the Colorado State Hospital with
the street car route running right by the house. The house was the residence of
the prominent Pueblo pioneer and businessman, Edgar W. Olin. A later resident
was the Honorable Judge James W. Coulter, early Pueblo County Judge, first
choice of Governor Adams to the Colorado Supreme court, and Chairman of the
Pueblo County Democratic Central Committee.
Findings of staff, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Planning and
Zoning Commission are attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No financial impact.