CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon La Quinta Apartments, 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 February 3, 2021, voted to approve the nomination of the improvement located at 1710 E Denny Way and the site on which the improvement is located (which are collectively referred to as "La Quinta Apartments") for designation as a landmark under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, after a public meeting on March 17, 2021, the Board voted to approve the designation of La Quinta Apartments under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2021, the Board and La Quinta's owner agreed to controls and incentives to be applied to specific features or characteristics of the designated landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Board recommends that the City Council enact a designating ordinance approving the controls and incentives; 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 1710 E Denny Way and the site on which the improvement is located (which are collectively referred to as "La Quinta Apartments") is acknowledged.
A. Legal Description. La Quinta Apartments is located on the property legally described as:
Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 16, Summit Sup...
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