HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD15925BILL NO. 2019-004
SPONSORED BY Councilwoman Ward
ORDINANCE NO. 156 )25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 204
EAST HIGH STREET AS A LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK.
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 8-42 of the City Code, the City of Jefferson Historic
Preservation Commission (CJHPC) is required to evaluate properties
within the City for potential designation as historic landmarks; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 8-42 of the City Code, a property is eligible for
landmark designation if the CJHPC determines that it meets any of the
following criteria:
A. The potential landmark is in an identifiable neighborhood or
distinct geographical area which has historic and/or cultural
importance to the city; or
B. The potential landmark is associated with a particular
prominent person, a significant event or historical period; or
C. The potential landmark exhibits a particular architectural
style or school, or are associated with a particular architect,
engineer, builder, designer or craftsman; or
D. The potential landmark contains historic, prehistoric and
archaeological features, evidence and/or artifacts which
have the potential to contribute to the understanding of
historic and prehistoric cultures; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 8-45 of the Code of the City of Jefferson, Jay &
Debbie Seaver, owners of the 204 East High Street, historically known as
Exchange Bank, have applied for designation of the building as a local
historic landmark; and
WHEREAS, The Historic Preservation Commission finds that 204 East High Street,
meets Criteria A and B; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 8-42 of the City Code, the City of Jefferson Historic
Preservation Commission has recommended this property for designation
as a local historic landmark.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The property known as Exchange Bank, 204 East High Street, is
hereby designated as a local historic landmark.
Section 2. The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to cause the
appropriate plaque to be provided to the owners of sites designated as local historic
landmarks.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its passage and approval.
Passed: b�A 5, ibil
Approved:
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OVV?A.e: 69/t/(41-
Presiding Officer Mayor Carrie Tergin (,t1
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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