HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD16041BILL NO. 2019-135
SPONSORED BY Councilwoman Ward
ORDINANCE NO. /1 0 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, DESIGNATING 601
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 (HPC) 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 eligible for landmark
designation if the HPC determines that it meets any of the following
criteria:
A. The potential landmark is 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, the Historic
City of Jefferson, owners of 601 East High Street, historically known as
the Tweedie House, have applied for designation of the building as a local
historic landmark; and
WHEREAS, The Historic Preservation Commission finds that 601 East High Street
meets Criteria A, B, and C; 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 the Tweedie House, 601 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:
Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Approved
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(04-Vve/P-
Mayor Carrie Tergin
APPROVED AS TO FOR
City Co