Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Historic Resources Commission (CC 3117) is charged, in part, with identifying structures, groups, districts and sites of historic and architectural significance. As part of this responsibility, the commission provides recommendations to City Council regarding potential listings on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties. An application (attached) has been made by Moody Nolan Architects (Applicant) in cooperation with the City of Columbus (Owner) to list the property located at 280 East Reeb Avenue (formerly the Reeb Avenue Elementary School) on the register. Listing of this property on the local register will facilitate its listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Local and national listing makes the site eligible for historic tax credits in conjunction with adaptive reuse. Public notice regarding the application was provided and the commission hosted a public hearing on June 20, 2013 at which they voted unanimously to recommend listing of the property on the Columbus Register based on the following criteria outlined in CC 3317:
"The design or style of the property's exterior and/or interior is of significance to the historical, architectural, or cultural development of the city, state, or nation."
"The property is identified as a significant work of an architect, artisan, engineer, landscape architect, or builder whose individual work has influenced the historical, architectural, or cultural development of the city, state, or nation."
"The property demonstrates significant craftsmanship in architectural design, detail, or use of materials."
"The property is closely and publicly identified with an event, or series of events, which has influenced the historical, architectural, or cultural development of the city, state, or nation."
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To list the 280 East Reeb Avenue property (formerly the Reeb Elementary School), on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties.
Body
WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Commission is charged, in part, with identifying structures, groups, districts and sites of historic and architectural significance; and
WHEREAS, as part of this responsibility, the commission provides recommendations to City Council regarding potential listings on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties; and
WHEREAS, an application has been made by Moody Nolan Architects (Applicant) in cooperation with the City of Columbus (Owner) to list the property located at 280 East Reeb Avenue (formerly the Reeb Avenue Elementary School) on the register; and
WHEREAS, listing of this property on the local register will facilitate its listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Local and national listing makes the site eligible for historic tax credits in conjunction with adaptive reuse; and
WHEREAS, notice was given as required by City Code and a public hearing regarding the application was held on June 20, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Commission has determined that 280 East Reeb Avenue is qualified for listing on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties under criteria listed in CC 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 the requirements of CC 3117 regarding listing on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties have been met for the property located at 280 East Reeb Avenue.
Section 2. That the Historic Resources Commission is hereby authorized and directed to enter the 280 East Reeb Avenue property (formerly Reeb Avenue Elementary School), on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties as Listed Property CR 61.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is directed to provide a certified 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.