HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1429 - failed ORDINANCE NO. 1429
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.311 OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY
CODE
ESTABLISHING A HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SECTION 1. Columbia Heights Ordinance Code Article 3, Section 3.311 et seq. is hereby
repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. Columbia Heights Ordinance Code Article 3, Section 3.311 is hereby amended by
the addition of the following sections:
Section 3.311. Declaration of Public Policy and Purpose. The Council of the City of Columbia
Heights hereby declares as a matter of public policy that the preservation, protection,
perpetuation, promotion and use of areas, places, buildings, structures, lands, districts and other
objects having a special historical, community or aesthetic interest or value is a public necessity
and is required in the interest of the health, prosperity, safety and welfare of the community. To
this end, the Heritage Preservation Commission is created.
The purposes of having this commission are to:
Safeguard the heritage of the City of Columbia Heights by preserving properties which
reflect elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political, visual or architectural
history;
Protect and enhance the City of Columbia Heights' appeal and attraction to residents,
visitors and tourists;
Enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diversity and interest of the City of Columbia
Heights;
4. Foster civic pride and beauty and notable accomplishments of the past; and
Promote the preservation and continued use of historic properties for the education and
general welfare of the people of the City of Columbia Heights; and
6. Create an archive by preserving and collecting photos and documents.
Section 3.312. Definitions. As used herein, "Heritage Preservation Site" shall mean any area,
place, building, structure, land, district, or other object which has been duly designated as a
Heritage Preservation Site pursuant to Section 3.314.
Section 3.313. Heritage Preservation Commission Established.
Subd. A. Members. There is hereby created and established a City of Columbia Heights
Heritage Preservation Commission (hereinafter, the "Commission") which shall consist of nine
(9) voting members to be appointed by the City Council. Any member appointed to serve on the
Commission shall be a resident or current real property owner of Columbia Heights and shall
have a demonstrated interest in or expertise in historic preservation. If available in the
community and willing to serve, at least three (3) members on the Commission shall be
preservation related professionals, including the professions of history, architecture, architectural
history, archaeology, planning, real estate, design, building trades, landscape architecture, or law.
One member of the Commission must be a designated representative of the Anoka County
Historical Society, if available, pursuant to Minnesota Statute §471.193, subd. 5.
Subd. B. Term. The City Council shall initially appoint three (3) members to serve a term
of one (1) year, three (3) members to serve a term of two (2) years, and three (3) members to
serve a term of three (3) years. Terms of office shall expire on the last day of April in the year
following their last full year of appointment. All subsequent appointments shall be for a term of
three (3) years. Members may be reappointed for consecutive terms. In the event of a vacancy,
the vacancy for the unexpired term shall be filled in the same manner as the appointment is
made. Members shall serve without compensation and, if a successor has not been appointed by
the end of their term, shall continue to hold office until their successors have been appointed.
Subd. C. Organization. The Commission when formed shall elect from its members such
officers as it may deem necessary. The Commission shall have the power to designate and
appoint from its members various committees. The Commission shall make such bylaws as it
may deem advisable and necessary for the conduct of its affairs and for the purpose of carrying
out the intent of this ordinance which are not inconsistent with the laws of the City of Columbia
Heights and the State of Minnesota. The Commission shall prepare an annual report by October
31 of each year as required in accordance with Minnesota Statute §471.193, Subd. 6 for
submission to the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office and shall file a copy with the
City Manager for distribution to the City Council.
Subd. D. Program Assistance. To accomplish the intent and purpose of this ordinance, the
City of Columbia Heights shall provide the Commission with staff support to perform the duties
prescribed under this ordinance.
Section 3.314. Designation of Heritage Preservation Sites.
Subd. A. Reports. The Commission shall ensure that an updated list of all areas, places,
buildings, structures, lands, districts or other objects which have been designated as Heritage
Preservation sites as well as an updated catalog of all known publications, articles, books,
pamphlets, policies or other materials having a direct bearing on the Heritage Preservation
Program for Columbia Heights are prepared, compiled, and made reasonably available by City
Staff at City Hall. Items kept on each site: photos, plans and related documents.
Subd. B.
subdivision.
Criteria. All Heritage Preservation Sites shall meet the criteria provided in this
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Its character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural
characteristics of the City of Columbia Heights, State of Minnesota, or the United States.
2. Its location as a site of a significant historic event.
Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and
development of the City of Columbia Heights.
Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, period, form or
treatment.
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Its identification as work of an architectural or master builder whose individual work has
influenced the development of the City of Columbia Heights.
Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship
which represent a significant architectural innovation.
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Its unique location, scale or other physical characteristic representing an established and
familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, a district, the community, or the City of
Columbia Heights.
Subd. C. Proposed Program for Preservation. For each Heritage Preservation Site
recommended by the City Council, a proposed program for rehabilitation and preservation may
be created.
Subd. D. Council Designation Heatings. The City Council, upon the request of the
Commission, may, by ordinance, designate a Heritage Preservation Site. Such an ordinance shall
require a four-fifths vote of all members of the City Council to be effective.
Subd. E. Council Approval. The Commission shall make no application to the National
Register, to the State of Minnesota or to Anoka County Historical Society for the designation of
a historic property or district without the consent of the City Council.
Subd. F. Identification Plaque. Those buildings or structures having been designated as
Historic Preservation Sites by the City Council may be awarded a numbered plaque to be
displayed on the exterior of the Site in full public view with the owner's consent. The plaque is
to remain the property of the City and shall be removed by request of the Commission should the
Site be so altered as to destroy the historic integrity of the Site.
Section 3.315. Additional Duties of the Commission. The Commission shall have the following
duties in addition to those otherwise specified in this ordinance:
The Commission shall work for the continuing education of the citizens of the City of
Columbia Heights with respect to the civic and architectural heritage of the City. It shall
keep current a public register of designated and proposed Heritage Preservation Sites
along with the plans and programs that pertain to them.
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The Commission may recommend to the City the acceptance of gifts and contributions to
be made to the City and to assist the City staff in the preparation of applications for grant
funds to be made through the City for the purpose of heritage preservation.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
May 14, 2001
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
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