Record No: CB 120554    Version: 1 Council Bill No: CB 120554
Type: Ordinance (Ord) Status: Passed
Current Controlling Legislative Body City Clerk
On agenda: 5/9/2023
Ordinance No: Ord 126812
Title: AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon The Fairfax, 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: Tammy J. Morales
Supporting documents: 1. Summary and Fiscal Note, 2. Summary Ex A - Vicinity Map of The Fairfax, 3. Landmarks Preservation Board Report, 4. Photos, 5. Signed Ordinance 126812, 6. Affidavit of Publication
CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon The Fairfax, 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 5, 2021, voted to approve the nomination of the improvement located at 1508 10th Avenue E and the site on which the improvement is located (which are collectively referred to as "The Fairfax") for designation as a landmark under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, after a public meeting on June 16, 2021, the Board voted to approve the designation of The Fairfax under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2022, the Board and The Fairfax'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 1508 10th Avenue E and the site on which the improvement is located (which are collectively referred to as "The Fairfax") is acknowledged.
A. Legal Description. The Fairfax is located on the property legally described as:
All of Lot 5 and the west 17 feet of Lot 2 in Block 3 of the 1904 Hollywood Additio...

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