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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07239Reception 1599439 12/20/2004 ORDINANCE NO. 7239 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE HAROLD F. FLORMAN HOUSE, 535 DITTMER 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 present application was initiated by the property owner, and the City's Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the application for designation of the Harold F. Florman 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 Harold F. Florman House (Lots 1 to 10 Incl + Vac Carlile Ave Adj On N + All Lots 39 to 48 Inc] Blk 17 Carlile Parks) is associated with the life of persons significant in the past, and embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural -type or engineering specimen; as defined in the Pueblo Historic Preservation Code Sec. 4 -14-8. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby designates the Harold F. Florman 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. IIIIII VIII IIIIII IIIIII II IIIIIII IIIIII III VIII IIII IIII 159 of 2 8 SECTION 3. ChrisC.Munoz Pueb1oCtyC1k &Rec ORD R 11.00 D 0.00 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. v y INTRODUCED: November 22, 2004 BY: Michael Occhiato 77 ILPERSON APPROVED: PRESID OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: COY CLERK PASSED AND APPROVED: December 13. 2004 W. #7z39 rM ,► Background Paper for Proposed ORDINANCE 31 AGENDA (ITEM # DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 2004 DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /JIM MUNCH LAND USE ADMINISTRATIONIMICHAEL SMYTH, AICP TITLE AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE HAROLD F. FLORMAN HOUSE, 535 DITTMER AVE., AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK him Shall City Council designate the Harold F. Florman House as a local Pueblo Historic Landmark, pursuant to the Historic Preservation Code, Title IV, Chapter 14 of the Pueblo Municipal Code. gECOMMENDATION Adoption of Ordinance BACKGROUND As is detailed in the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation, the Florman House was found to be "associated with the life of a person or persons significant in Pueblo's past' (Sec. 4- 14- 8(a)(1 a)). It is further found to "embody those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural -type or engineering specimen" (Sec. 4- 14- 8(a)(2b)). The house was built by Harold F. Florman, son of pioneer Puebloans M.M. Louis Florman. Florman Manufacturing Co. began in 1887, distributing paint and glass products throughout the region. They manufactured paint and varnish and were jobbers for wallpaper, glass, and artist supplies. The house was constructed with their paint, glass, mirrors and Vitralite glass tile, serving as a showcase for their fine products. The Flormans were very prominent in the business community and society of early Pueblo. Mr. Florman was a longtime Mason and held offices in all the Lodges, plus serving as Potentate of the Al Kaly. Shrine. Margaret Florman held sway in many social activities and was prominent in artist circles. (Chieftain/Star Journal December 31, 1939). The house is a classic example of Pueblo Revival style, characterized by exposed vigas; low, flat, battered walls; and low, flat, pitched roofs and exposed wood lintels. This is very characteristic of the Pueblo style popular from the late 1930's until the present. The main structure is stucco over a structural clay tile brick. The Williams believe the architecture is influenced by the style and designs of renowned Santa Fe architect John Gaw Meems, and it was built with the finest materials available at that time. Findings of staff, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Planning and Zoning Commission are attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT No financial impact.