CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon The Center for Wooden Boats, 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 April 21, 2021, voted to approve the nomination of the improvements located at 1010 Valley Street / Waterway 4 (which are collectively referred to as "The Center for Wooden Boats") for designation as a landmark under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, after a public meeting on June 2, 2021, the Board voted to approve the designation of The Center for Wooden Boats under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2021, the Board and The Center for Wooden Boats' 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 improvements located at 1010 Valley Street / Waterway 4 (which are collectively referred to as "The Center for Wooden Boats") is acknowledged.
A. Legal Description. The Center for Wooden Boats is located on the property legally described as:
Portion of Waterway #4 & Boren Avenue which lies south of...
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