Record No: CB 120566    Version: 1 Council Bill No: CB 120566
Type: Ordinance (Ord) Status: Passed
Current Controlling Legislative Body City Clerk
On agenda: 5/23/2023
Ordinance No: Ord 126831
Title: AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon West Seattle High School, 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
Attachments: 1. Att A - West Seattle High School Site Plan
Supporting documents: 1. Summary and Fiscal Note, 2. Summary Ex A - Vicinity Map West Seattle HS, 3. Landmarks Preservation Board Report, 4. Photos, 5. Signed Ordinance 126831, 6. Affidavit of Publication
CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon West Seattle High School, 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 6, 1981, voted to approve the nomination of the improvement located at 4075 SW Stevens Street and the site on which the improvement is located (which are collectively referred to as "West Seattle High School") for designation as a landmark under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, after a public meeting on June 17, 1981, the Board voted to approve the designation of West Seattle High School under SMC Chapter 25.12; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2022, the Board and West Seattle High School'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 4075 SW Stevens Street and the site on which the improvement is located (which are collectively referred to as "West Seattle High School") is acknowledged.
A. Legal Description. West Seattle High School is located on the property legally described ...

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