AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon 802 16th Avenue, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
Agenda Item 22 Council Bill 120235 An ordinance relating to Historic Preservation Imposing controls upon 802 16th Avenue and adding it to the table of historical landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee recommends the bill pass. Thank you. Madam Clerk has Member Strouse back to you. Thank you. Council President. This legislation imposes landmark controls on property located at zero 2/16 Avenue in the Central District, also known as the Immaculate Conception Convent. The home was constructed in the neoclassical style by architect Edwin Holton and includes several exterior stained glass windows. The house was constructed beginning, beginning in 1900 for the family of Thomas Constantine, then stage manager for the People's Theater. It was later purchased by Future City Council member and later by the Immaculate Conception Church for a as a convent for nuns. The house sat empty for much of the 1970s due to redlining. While vacant, the house became a space where children roller skated and local bands practiced and practiced, including Hometown Hero, Garfield Bulldog, Jimi Hendrix. How the home has since been divided into four apartments and is occupied by owner Sue Perry as well as daughter Amy. I hope I go pain. I'm so sorry, Amy. I know you are a leader in so many ways. You say one more time. Ago being. A gopi and thank you. Sincere apologies. Dr. Hagopian. The house is being designated under three of six standards for designation that it is associated with cultural, political or economic heritage of the community. It embodies characteristics of architect of an architectural style, and that it is an outstanding work of the designer or builder. Controls will apply to both the site and house exterior, including its stained glass windows council president. That's the committee report. Thank you so much, Councilmember Strauss. Appreciate it. Are there any additional comments on agenda item 22 Council Bill 12023 Thank. Because we're asking to please. You very much. And Councilmember Strauss, I'm very glad that you mentioned Professor Hagopian as well. I appreciate the family's interest in this parcel. And as we talked about in your committee, I think this is a great example of what Professor BEAUBIEN talks about, which is public health and community health, centering on an ability for folks to have cultural spaces and places to gather. And housing and community spaces all accessible to our community is something I'm really excited about. And Amy noted that in her and her conversation about how this site has been used over the years, and I look forward to future opportunities to hear stories like that in the future and in the future with the use of this location. But that it was a great time to focus on community and public health. And I wanted to just thank Professor Hagopian and her family as well as the folks who made the the recommendation and passage possible. So thank you for coming. Councilmember Strauss is the chair of the committee for shepherding this through and looking forward to supporting it. Thank you so much. Any additional comments on agenda item 22? Harry Nunn will fill the role on the passage of Council Bill 120235 Agenda Item 22 Lewis. Yes. Morales. Yes. Mosquito. Hi, Petersen. Hi, Strauss. Yes. HERBOLD Yes. Whereas I council President Gonzalez I eight in favor and unopposed. Bill passes and the chair will sign it. Will the clerk please affix my signature to the legislation on my behalf? Will the Court please read Item 23 into the Record.