PZC Res. No. 2009-02 (2)TOWN OF AVON
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION r 0 11
RESOLUTION NO. 09-02 n L A
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE NOTTINGHAM
BLACKSMITH SHOP 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;
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;
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 Blacksmith Shop to be listed as a
Historic and Cultural Landmark, citing the following findings:
1. The structure has been in existence for over 50 years;
2. The structure is a point of interest reflecting the economic and
cultural development of the Town of Avon;
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3. The Plant is associated with important individuals who
contributed significantly to the cultural life of the community,-
and,
ommunity,and,
4. Characterizes a style associated with a particular era.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings at their February
3, 2009, February 17, 2009, and April 7, 2009 meetings, as required by the Avon
Municipal Code, to consider the Nottingham Blacksmith Shop as a Historic and Cultural
Landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds the Nottingham Blacksmith
-Shop eligible for Landmark Designation, meeting the eligibility requirements outlined in
Section 17.50.20 of the Avon Municipal Code, based on conformance with the following
criteria:
1. Has been in existence for over 50 years, and
2. Is a point of interest reflecting the economic and cultural development of
the Town of Avon; and
3. Is associated with important individuals who contributed significantly to
the cultural life of the community, and
4. Characterizes a style associated with a particular era.
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 Blacksmith Shop for listing as a Town of Avon Historic and Cultural
Landmark with the following CONDITION:
The Town, owner(s), and Historic Preservation Committee will work on
a mutually agreeable plan.
ADOPTED THIS 7" DAY OF APRIL, 2009
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Chairperson `t vv t�f
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