Record No: CB 119847    Version: 1 Council Bill No: CB 119847
Type: Ordinance (Ord) Status: Passed
Current Controlling Legislative Body City Clerk
On agenda: 8/17/2020
Ordinance No: Ord 126145
Title: AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the Canterbury Court, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
Sponsors: Dan Strauss
Supporting documents: 1. Summary and Fiscal Note, 2. Summary Ex A – Vicinity Map of Canterbury Court, 3. Landmarks Preservation Board Report, 4. Photos, 5. Signed Ordinance 126145, 6. Affidavit of Publication
CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the Canterbury Court, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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WHEREAS, the Landmarks Preservation Ordinance, Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC), establishes a procedure for the designation and preservation of sites, improvements, and objects having historical, cultural, architectural, engineering, or geographic significance; and
WHEREAS, the Landmarks Preservation Board ("Board"), after a public meeting on November 20, 2019, voted to approve the nomination of the improvement located at 4225 Brooklyn Avenue NE and the site on which the improvement is located (which are collectively referred to as the "Canterbury Court") for designation as a landmark under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, after a public meeting on January 15, 2020, the Board voted to approve the designation of the Canterbury Court under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2020, the Canterbury Court's owner agreed to controls and incentives to be applied to specific features or characteristics of the designated landmark; and
WHEREAS, the City Historic Preservation Officer recommends that the City Council enact a designating ordinance approving the controls and incentives, pursuant to Ordinance No. 126072; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Designation. Under Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) 25.12.660, the designation by the Landmarks Preservation Board ("Board") of the improvement located at 4225 Brooklyn Avenue NE and the site on which the improvement is located (which are collectively referred to as the "Canterbury Court") is acknowledged.
A. Legal Description. The Canterbury Court is located o...

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