CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the Beacon Hill Garden House, 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 20, 2019, voted to approve the nomination of the improvement located at 2336 15th Avenue S and the site on which the improvement is located (which are collectively referred to as the "Beacon Hill Garden House") for designation as a landmark under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, after a public meeting on April 3, 2019, the Board voted to approve the designation of the Beacon Hill Garden House under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2023, the Board and the Beacon Hill Garden House'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 2336 15th Avenue S and the site on which the improvement is located (which are collectively referred to as "Beacon Hill Garden House") is acknowledged.
A. Legal Description. The Beacon Hill Garden House is located on the property l...
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