REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on the Consideration of the Nomination of the Pomeroy Green Townhouses at the Northeast Corner of Pomeroy Avenue and Benton Street to the National Register of Historic Places
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
BACKGROUND
Pomeroy Green is a 6.5-acre multi-family townhome development project located on the northeast corner of Pomeroy Avenue and Benton Street. The site consists of 78 attached townhouses that are configured in 17 buildings, including a separate clubhouse building. The architectural design style of the project is classified as "mid-century modern" and the project was constructed by well-known merchant-builder Joseph Eichler. Construction was completed in 1963.
The site was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic District by Kenneth Kratz, a homeowner in the development. The process for registration on the National Register relies upon a decision made by the State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC). The SHRC review process provides an opportunity for input from the local jurisdiction and considers that input when the SHRC reviews the nomination and takes action at an SHRC meeting (see Attachment 1). The SHRC meeting for this nomination was originally scheduled for November 6; however, the meeting was postponed to January 29, 2021 at the City's request to allow sufficient time for review and response by the City.
As a Certified Local Government (CLG) the City's Historical and Landmarks Commission (HLC) may prepare a report as to whether or not the subject property, in the Commission's opinion, meets the criteria for listing on the National Register. Per the City Code, the HLC is a recommending body to the City Council. However, per the SHRC process, the SHRC will consider both the report from the HLC as well as any report forwarded by the City Council in making their determination. The HLC considered the request at...
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