Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Historic Resources Commission (CC 3117) is charged, in part, with identifying structures, groups, districts, and sites of historic and architectural significance, maintaining a list of these structures, groups, districts, and sites, and providing regulation of these properties through design review. With these goals in mind, the Commission provides recommendations to City Council regarding potential listings on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties.
An application has been made by property owner, Ankit Nagi, to list the property located at 1881 South High Street (aka Dan’s Drive-In) on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties. The subject structure is an excellent example of a vernacular, mid-twentieth century, drive-thru diner associated with early highway development. The period of significance is from 1958, the date of construction, to 1969 when the popularity of such “mom and pop” diners began to diminish.
Proper notice was given to the property owner, as required by CC 3117.061, a public hearing was held May 17, 2018, and favorable comments were provided by the owner. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend listing of the property on the Columbus Register based on the following criteria outlined in CC 3117.05.
Dan’s Drive-In is eligible for listing on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties under CC 3117.05, Criterion # 5 (E): “The property is closely and publicly identified with an event or series of events which has influenced the historical or cultural development of the city, state or nation.”
FISCAL IMPACT: None
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To list the 1881 S. High Street property on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties as CR #75.
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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 property owner, Ankit Nagi, to list the property located at 1881 S. High Street (aka Dan’s Drive-In) on the Columbus Register; and
WHEREAS, notice was given as required by City Code, and a public hearing regarding the application was held on May 17, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Resources Commission has determined that 1881 S. High Street (aka Dan’s Drive-In) 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 nominations and listing on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties have been met for the property located at 1881 S. High Street (aka Dan’s Drive-In).
Section 2. That the Historic Resources Commission is hereby authorized and directed to enter the property located at 1881 S. High Street (aka Dan’s Drive-In), on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties as Listed Property CR #75.
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.