Title
Ordinance - Public Hearing Continuation and Second and Final Reading on an Ordinance Approving a Historic Landmark Overlay District Classification for the Front Gable Bungalow, c. 1925, Located at 205 North Street; The Wilson Revocable Trust, Owner (HLC#22-006)
Requested Action
To consider the proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District classification.
Recommendation
The Historic Landmark Commission held a public hearing on June 9, 2022 and voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 21, 2022 and voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval (Commissioners Groll and Weydeck absent).
Staff recommends approval.
First Reading
City Council held a public hearing and first reading on June 27, 2022 and voted 6 to 0 to approve the request.
Description/History
Existing Use: Single-family residence
Existing Zoning: D, Downtown District, D2 Zone
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
North - Single-family residence, D2 Zone
South - Single-family residences and retail, D1 and D2 Zones
East - Single-family residence, D2 Zone
West - Single-family residence, D2 Zone
Comments and Considerations
Charles and Ranee Wilson, owners of the Front Gable Bungalow (c. 1925) at 205 North Street, have requested a Historic Landmark Overlay District classification. This designation will allow the Commission to review future exterior alterations to the structure and protect the building’s historic significance. The property is currently zoned D, Downtown District, D-2, Urban Transition zone.
Historic Background
This house is a front-gable bungalow built around 1925 with Craftsman style elements, such as the jerkinhead gable and eave brackets. The property was owned by A.J. Dukes, who lived in a mansion at the corner of W. Oak Street and North Street.
After Mr. Dukes death in 1921, ownership of this property passed to his daughter, Roberta Dukes Richardson. Mrs. Richardson had already demolished the mansion on Oak Street and used...
Click here for full text