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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07390Reception 1648437 11/16/2005 ORDINANCE NO. 7390 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE MOREY BERNSTEIN HOUSE, 1819 ELIZABETH STREET, 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 Morey Bernstein 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 Morey Bernstein House (Lots 27 To 29 + S 10 Ft Of 30 Blk 26 Dundee PI. Lots 1 To 3 + E 36 Ft Of 4 Blk 14 Bartlett + Miller) 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 Morey Bernstein 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. SECTIONS. 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1648430 29A Chris C. Munoz Pueb1oCtYC1k&Reo0RD 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. nt °ec °:�o INTRODUCED: October 11. 2005 1 1 �0 r BY: Michael Occhiato x . , C nil NCILPERSON APPROVED: ESIDE T CITY IT nRwTrn ATTESTED BY: qTY CLERK PASSED AND APPROVED: OCTOBER 24, 2005 Q � AA (Amended October 18, 2005) ED CD E� Background Paper for Proposed ORDINANCE AGENDA ITEM # DATE: October 11, 2005 DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /JIM MUNCH LAND USE ADMINISTRATION /JERRY PACHECO TITLE AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE MOREY BERNSTEIN HOUSE, 1819 ELIZABETH STREET, AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK ISSUE Shall City Council designate The Morey Bernstein House as a local Pueblo Historic Landmark, pursuant to the Historic Preservation Code, Title IV, Chapter 14 of the Pueblo Municipal Code. Adoption of Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their regular meeting September 14, 2005, and the Historic Preservation Commission at their regular meeting August 25, 2005. BACKGROUND As is detailed in the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation, the Morey Bernstein House was found to have direct and substantial association with a person significant in the past (Sec. 4- 14- 8(a)(1a)). The house at 1819 Elizabeth was built by Asbury White, co-founder of White & Davis Department Store. He built the house in 1926 at the age of 66, a symbol of his successful business career. The second owner of the house was Morey Bernstein, perhaps Pueblo's most renowned author. In 1956, Bernstein's amateur interest in hypnotism led to the publication of "The Search for Bridey Murphy", elevating hypnotism into something of a national mania and laying the groundwork for later interest in reincarnation and channeling. The house is further found to embody distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or type (Sec. 4- 14- 8(a)(2b)). The house is a good example of the Mediterranean/Tuscan style, with remarkable physical integrity. It informs us, without the confusion of later accretions, of the significance of this style in a real economic, political, and social context. Findings of staff, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Planning and Zoning Commission are attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT No financial impact.