DEPARTMENT: Office of Historic Preservation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Shanon Shea Miller
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: District 3
SUBJECT:
Resolution to initiate landmark designation for 4007 S Flores
SUMMARY:
This resolution requests direction from City Council to move forward with historic landmark designation for the property at 4007 S Flores. On November 6, 2019, the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) agreed with the finding of historic significance and supported the designation of the property as a local landmark.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Staff completed an historic assessment of the building at 4007 S Flores, located in City Council District 3, and determined it is eligible for local historic landmark designation. On September 4, 2019, the applicant was notified that the structure was eligible for local landmark designation. The request for a finding of historic significance was heard by the HDRC on November 6, 2019.
4007 S Flores is a two-story, Spanish Eclectic, two-part commercial block built in 1926 and c. 1941 for A. C. Toudouze. It is located in City Council District 3. High Cay LLC is the current owner. The structure meets criteria 3, 5, 7, and 11, meeting the eligibility requirements for local landmark designation outlined in the UDC.
On November 6, 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:
4007 S Flores 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 overlay for the properties. The change in zoning requires approval from the Historic and Design Review Commission, Zoning Commission, and City Council. If approved by Council, the property would become a local historic landmark. Rehabilitation ...
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