PZC Res. No. 07-05TOWN OF AVON PLANNING 8r ZONING COMMISSION AVON
C O L O R A D O
RESOLUTION NO. 08-05
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE
NOTTINGHAM POWER PLANT AS A HISTORIC AND CULTURAL
LANDMARK, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 17.50
OF THE AVON MUNICIPAL CODE, TOWN OF AVON, COUNTY OF
EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN
REGARD THERETO
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee was established in 2005 for
the purpose of promoting historical preservation for the Town of Avon, to promote public
health, safety and welfare through the protection and preservation of the Town's historic
and cultural heritage; and,
WHEREAS, the Nottingham Power Plant was listed in the Colorado State Register of
Historic Properties in 2006 thereby giving formal recognition of the property's
contribution to the heritage of the State of Colorado; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council approved Ordinance 08-04, adding a new Chapter to the
Avon Municipal Code, 17.50, titled Historic and/or Cultural Preservation Designated,
setting forth a process to nominate Historic and/or Cultural Landmarks within the Town
of Avon: and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan contains the following policies
related to the Historic and/or Cultural Preservation Ordinance:
Policv D.3.6: "Maintain existing elements that contribute or reflect the
heritage of the community and include forms and materials that reflect
this heritage in new designs."
Policv E.3.2: "Strengthen the tourism potential within Avon by working
collaboratively with organizations through the community to capitalize
upon Avon's unique recreational and cultural assets and heritage."
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee submitted a nomination to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for the Nottingham Power Plant (the Plant) to be listed
as a Historic and Cultural Landmark, citing the following findings:
1. The Plant has been in existence for over 50 years,
2. The Plant is a point of interest reflecting the economic and
cultural development of the Town of Avon, and
3. The Plant is associated with important individuals who
contributed significantly to the cultural life of the community,
and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at their June 17,
2008 meeting, as required by the Avon Municipal Code, to consider the Nottingham
Power Plant as a Historic and Cultural Landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds the Nottingham Power Plant
eligible for Landmark Designation, meeting the eligibility requirements outlined in Section
17.50 20 of the Avon Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the Town of Avon hereby recommends approval to the Avon Town Council of the
Nottingham Power Plant for listing as a town Historic and Cultural Landmark.
ADOPTED THIS 17"' DAY OF JUNE, 2008
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Chris Green, Vlhairperson
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Phil Struve, Secretary