HomeMy WebLinkAbout1880RESOLUTION NO. ----'~'--/-'(<L/--'··~,_f_,(""j-1_
A RESOLUTION of the city council of the
city of Kent, Washington, approving the nomination
of the Mill Creek Historical District for further
evaluation by the landmark designation and
preservation commission under Chapter 14.12 of
the Kent City Code
RECITALS
A. Chapter 14.12 of the Kent City Code (KCC), pertaining to
landmark designation and preservation, was enacted by the Kent City
Council to designate, preserve, protect, enhance and perpetuate sites that
reflect significant elements of the city of Kent's cultural, ethnic, social,
economic, political, architectural, aesthetic, archaeological, engineering,
historic, and other heritage. Historic landmark designations are intended
to foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of Kent's past; to
stabilize and improve the economic values and vitality of Kent's landmarks;
and to protect and enhance Kent's tourist industry by promoting heritage-
related tourism. This Chapter provides that a nomination may only
proceed through the nomination process with the landmarks and heritage
commission if it first receives approval from the Kent City Council. KCC
14.12.080. A minimum of four (4) council members must vote in favor of
approval.
Historic Landmark
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Mill Creek Historic District
B. The Mill Creek Neighborhood is bounded by Clark Avenue
North to the west, Hazel Avenue North to the east, Smith Street to the
south, and a portion of Cedar Street to the north, and it has been
nominated by the Mill Creek Neighborhood Council for designation as a
landmark under Chapter 14.12 KCC. The owners of the homes located in
the Mill Creek Neighborhood are supportive of this historic landmark
nomination, and have asked that the nomination be allowed to proceed
through the procedures established by Chapter 14.12 KCC.
C. The first neighborhood plat was Clark's First Addition, in
1890, followed by Clark's Second Addition, in 1907. Some of the streets in
the neighborhood are named after early settlers in the Kent Valley: Jason
Avenue N. is named after Jason S. Clark, and Clark Avenue N., just to the
west, is named for either the aforementioned Clark family or for the local
photographer, L.W. Clark. Smith Street is named for Lysander Smith, and
Alvord Avenue N. is named after Thomas Alvord.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. Recitals Incorporated. The foregoing recitals are
incorporated and fully made a part of this resolution.
SECTION 2. Approval of Landmark Designation Nomination. The
Kent City Council, per KCC 14.12.080, approves the nomination of the Mill
Creek Neighborhood, which is bounded by Clark Avenue North to the west,
Hazel Avenue North to the east, Smith Street to the south, and a portion of
Cedar Street to the north, as a designated landmark.
Historic Landmark
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Mill Creek Historic District
SECTION 3. -Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and
be in force immediately upon its passage.
PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the city council of the city
1)"-lA "" l of Kent, Washington, this ,j •• day of /tj:;V&Ci/1!:re-r· , 2013.
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CONCURRED in by the mayor of the city of Kent this ~·"-'.·""·'·"-·, ___ day
of November, 2013.
E COOKE, MAYOR
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
/~"-£-"--passed by the city council of the city of Kent, Washington, the_
' 2013.
Historic Landmark
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Mill Creek Historic District