HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 268-25 - Resolution - Denying Removing Landmark Status from Parcels
RESOLUTION
Denying the Request for Landmark Removal at 7, 21, and 23 2nd Street SW
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, 7, 21, and 23 2nd Street SW (the properties) were included within that
designation as properties contributing to the historic district; and
WHEREAS, an application was made by Capital Ventures LLC., to remove the landmark
status from the properties in order to pursue a project not meeting adopted standards for
historic landmarks; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission, on September 23, 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 incomplete 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)