Explanation
Background: The Historic Resources Commission is charged with identifying structures of historic and architectural significance, maintaining a list of these structures and other historic resources, and providing regulations through design review and adopted guidelines. With these goals in mind, the Columbus Register of Historic Properties was created.
An application has been made by the St. Mark's Masonic Lodge Temple Association (owner) to list the property located at 988 East Long Street in the Columbus Register of Historic Properties. Proper notice was given as required by City Code Chapter 3117 and a public hearing was held on February 19, 2009. Based on the historic and architectural information provided in the nomination, the Historic Resources Commission recommended that the St. Mark's Lodge #7 Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons (PHF&AM) be listed in the Columbus Register of Historic Properties.
Masonic Lodge #7 is being nominated to the Columbus Register of Historic Properties under Criterion (A) (5): The property is closely and publicly identified with an event or series of events which has (have) influenced the historical or cultural development of the city, state or nation.
Fiscal Impact: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To designate Masonic Lodge #7 Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons (PHF&AM), 988 East Long Street as an Individually Listed Property on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties.
Body
WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Commission is charged, in part, with identifying structures of historic and architectural significance, maintaining a list of these structures and other historic resources, and providing regulations through design review; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Commission maintains a roster of Listed Properties entitled the Columbus Register of Historic Properties; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with C.C. 3117.04 (B), a duly authenticated nomination for listing St. Mark's Masonic Lodge #7 Prince Hall Free & Associated Masons (PHF&AM), 988 East Long Street, on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties was filed with the Historic Resources Commission; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with C.C. 3117.061 (A) (1) and (B) proper notice was given to the owner of the subject property; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 19, 2009, at which time the Historic Resources Commission reviewed the nomination to determine if St. Mark's Lodge No. 7 is qualified for listing on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties under Criteria (A) (5); and
WHEREAS, the standards for Criterion (A) (5) state, "the property is closely and publicly identified with an event or series of events which has/have influenced the historical or cultural development of the city, state or nation."; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Commission has determined St. Mark's Lodge No. 7 is qualified for listing on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties under Criteria (A) (5); of C.C. 3117.05 and therefore recommends approval of the nominations to Columbus City Council; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That Council finds that all pertinent terms of Chapter 3117, Columbus City Codes, 1959, have been met for the nomination of St. Mark's Lodge #7, including those as to notice and designation criteria, and that the property should be listed on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties.
Section 2. That the Historic Resources Commission is hereby authorized and directed to enter the St. Mark's Lodge #7, 988 East Long Street, on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties as Listed Property CR 59.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is directed to certify a copy hereof to the City Historic Preservation Officer.
Section 4. That the Historic Preservation Officer shall have said designation recorded in the official records of the Franklin County Recorder.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.