HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 101-25 - Resolution - Denying Request for Landmark Removal at 309 311 313 315 317 South Broadway Avenue
RESOLUTION
Denying the Request for Landmark Removal at 309, 311, 313, 315, 317 South
Broadway Avenue.
WHEREAS, Rochester City Council authorized the designation of the Downtown
Commercial Historic Landmark District, based on requirements for historic significance and
historic integrity as required in the Unified Development Code, Section 60.200.040C5 in
2024; and
WHEREAS, 309, 311, 313, 315, 317 South Broadway (the properties) were included within
that designation as properties contributing to the historic district; and
WHEREAS, An application was made by 311 Broadway LLC., to remove the landmark
status from the properties in order for a demolition permit to be approved by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission, on April 2, 2025 held a public hearing
and determined that the properties maintain their historic significance and historic integrity
and continue to contribute to the historic landmark district and no evidence to support a
finding of economic hardship was submitted by the applicant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
MN that the request to remove landmark designation from the properties is denied.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2025.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2025.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)