DEPARTMENT: Office of Historic Preservation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Shanon Shea Miller
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 1
SUBJECT:
Resolution to initiate landmark designation for 311 E Evergreen
SUMMARY:
This resolution requests direction from City Council to move forward with historic landmark designation for the property at 311 E Evergreen. On April 17, 2019, the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) agreed with the finding of historic significance and supported the designated of the property as a local landmark.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On February 6, 2019, a demolition application was submitted to the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) by the property owner of the structure at 311 E Evergreen, located in the Tobin Hill neighborhood of District 1. A Request for Review of Historic Significance was submitted on March 7, 2019, by Frederica Kushner, representing the Tobin Hill Community Association.
The structure at 311 E Evergreen is a two-story multi-unit Craftsman home with Neoclassical influences built c. 1912. It is located in the Tobin Hill neighborhood of District 1. Evergreen Street Holdings LLC is the current owner. The structure meets criteria 5, 8, 11, and 13, exceeding the eligibility requirements for local landmark designation outlined in the UDC.
On April 17, 2019, the HDRC agreed with the finding of historic significance, recommended approval, and requested a resolution from the City Council to initiate the designation process. The property owner does not support designation.
ISSUE:
311 E Evergreen meets the criteria and is eligible for landmark designation. If Council approves a resolution to proceed with landmark designation, OHP would apply for a change in zoning to include a historic landmark overly for the properties. The change in zoning requires approval from both the Zoning Commission and City Council. If approved by Council, the properties would become local historic landmarks. Rehabilitation work would qualify for...
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