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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 84-84
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HISTORICAL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the goals and benefits of historic preservation and
historical districts have already been endorsed by the City of Seward in
Ordinance No. 519; and
WHEREAS, the careful and thoughtful selection of historical
districts is an important part of encouraging historic preservation in
Seward; and
WHEREAS, the Resurrection Bay Historical Society has recom-
mended a set of criteria for the selection of historical districts in
Seward; and
WHEREAS, the recommended criteria are appropriate and reason-
able standards for the selection of historical districts that will be of
great benefit to Seward;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council, by resolution, may designate
an area or areas within the City of Seward as a historical district
provided such area meets the following criteria. The area designated as
a district must:
a. Be a reasonably compact area of historical signifi-
cance and contain two or more structures important
in City, State or National history which are related
by physical proximity or historical association.
Such structures must either by:
(1) Listed in the National Register of Historic
Places; or
(2) Characteristic of the early territorial period
before 1930; or
b. Be consistent with the Municipality's comprehensive
plan; and
c.
The district or one or more of the structures within
the district shall meet one or more of the following
ten (10) criteria. It must:
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 84-84
HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE:
(1) Have character, interest or value, as part of
the development, heritage or cultural charac-
teristics of the community; or
(2) Be the site of a historic event which had a
significant impact or influence on the area,
state or society; or
(3) Be identified with a person, or group of
persons, who had some significant impact or
influence on the area, state or society; or
(4)
Exemplify
social or
or
the cultural, political, economic,
historic heritage of the community;
ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE:
(5) Portray the environment of a group of people in
an era of history characterized by a distinc-
tive architectural style; or
(6) Embody those distinguishing characteristics of
an architectural type specimen; or
(7) Be the work of an architect or master builder
whose individual work has influenced the
development of Seward; or
(8)
Contain elements of architectural
detail, materials or craftsmanship
represent a significant innovation; or
design,
which
GEOGRAPHIC IMPORTANCE:
(9) Because of being part of or related to a
square, park or other distinctive area, be
developed or preserved according to a plan
based on a historic, cultural or architectural
motif; or
(10) Due to its unique location or singular physical
characteristic, represent an established and
familiar visual feature of the neighborhood,
community or city.
Section 2.
upon its adoption.
This resolution shall take effect immediately
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 84-84
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, this 23 day of July , 1984
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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DONALD W. CRIPPS,r YOR
Cripps, Gillespie, Hilton, Meehan, Williams
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Swartz, Wilson
None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ, POWELL
AND BRUNDIN, Attorneys for the
City of Seward, Alaska
(City Seal)
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Fred B. Arvidson, City Attorney
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