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Proposed West Grand Boulevard Historic African American Arts and Business District

Original title: Submitting reso. autho. Proposed Designation of West Grand Boulevard Historic African American Arts and Business District. (At the Formal Session of March 14, 2017, City Council adopted a resolution for study of West Grand Boulevard Historic African American Arts and Business District as a proposed historic district. The proposed district is generally bounded by Poe Street to the east; Sixteenth Street to the west; and the north and south side of West Grand Boulevard. (REFERRED TO THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON 3-23-17)

March 23, 2017

historic preservationurban planningeconomic developmentarts and culture

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The Frame

What this does

Designation as a may impose specific architectural and development regulations on property owners within the boundaries of Poe Street, Sixteenth Street, and West Grand Boulevard.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners within the district boundaries

Owners may be subject to new regulations regarding exterior building modifications and historic preservation standards.

Local business owners

Businesses within the district may be impacted by signage and facade requirements associated with historic designation.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 23, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council is considering the formal designation of a new along West Grand Boulevard to recognize its African American arts and business heritage. This resolution follows an initial study authorized in March 2017 and has been referred to the Planning and Economic Development for further review.

Key Facts

  • The proposed district is bounded by Poe Street (east), Sixteenth Street (west), and the north and south sides of West Grand Boulevard.
  • The City Council previously adopted a resolution on March 14, 2017, to study the area for potential historic district designation.
  • The current resolution (File 15-5680) was introduced on April 27, 2017.
  • The proposal was referred to the Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee on March 23, 2017.

Why It Matters

Designation as a may impose specific architectural and development regulations on property owners within the boundaries of Poe Street, Sixteenth Street, and West Grand Boulevard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean if my property is in a historic district?
designation typically means that exterior changes to properties are subject to review by a historic commission to ensure they maintain the character of the area.
What is the current status of this proposal?
The proposal is currently under review by the Planning and Economic Development .

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Legislative Timeline Gap

The resolution was referred to the committee on March 23, 2017, but the formal introduction date is listed as April 27, 2017, suggesting a delay in the formal filing process.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

Connected Entities

locationWest Grand Boulevard Historic African American Arts and Business District“The specific area proposed for historic designation.”Map →
organizationPlanning and Economic Development Standing Committee“The committee currently reviewing the proposal as of March 23, 2017.”Map →
organizationCity Council“The legislative body responsible for adopting the resolution and overseeing the ”Map →

Sources

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