CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the University National Bank, 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 May 19, 2021, voted to approve the nomination of the improvement located at 4500-4502 University Way NE (which is referred to as the "University National Bank") for designation as a landmark under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, after a public meeting on July 7, 2021, the Board voted to approve the designation of the University National Bank under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2021, the Board and the University National Bank'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 4500-4502 University Way NE (which is referred to as the "University National Bank") is acknowledged.
A. Legal Description. The University National Bank is located on the property legally described as:
Lots 16 and 17, Block 1, University Heights, according to the plat thereof recorded in Vol...
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