HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2014-O0015 - Zone Case No. 3145-D - 02/13/2014First Reading Second Reading
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Item No. 6.2 Item No. 5.19
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-00015
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 7084 AND THE
OFFICIAL MAP OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK MAKING THE FOLLOWING
CHANGES: ZONE CASE NO. 3145-D; A ZONING CHANGE FROM CB -2 TO CB -2
DESIGN HISTORICAL ZONING DISTRICT ON BLOCK 133, LOTS 6-10
LUBBOCK ORIGINAL, LUBBOCK, TEXAS; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the proposed landmark designation as hereinafter made has been
duly presented to the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission and such
Commission, after public hearing, has made its recommendation in favor of such
designation to the Planning and Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes in zoning as hereinafter made have been duly
presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its recommendation which was
received by the City Council and, after due consideration, the City Council found that due
to changed conditions, it would be expedient and in the interest of the public health,
safety and general welfare to make those proposed changes in zoning; and
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent required by law for a valid amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance and Map have been fully compiled with, including giving notices
in compliance with Section 40.01.005 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Lubbock,
Texas, and the notices provided by the Texas Local Government Code §211.007 (Vernon,
1990), and notice was duly published in the Lubbock Avalanche -Journal more than
fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the public hearing before the City Council on such
proposed amendment, and the public hearing according to said notice, was held in the
City Council Chamber of the Municipal Building, Lubbock, Texas, at which time persons
appeared in support of the proposal; and after said hearing, it was by the City Council
determined that it would be in the public interest, due to changed conditions, that the
Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map be amended in the manner hereinafter set forth in
the body of this Ordinances and this Ordinance having been introduced prior to first
reading hereof, and
WHEREAS, the Myrick -Green Building was built in 1928, taking part in the
economic expansion of the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the Myrick -Green Building is the best remaining example of Neo -
Classical Revival architecture; and
WHEREAS, the building was the first large scale structure to employ the use of
reinforced concrete construction in the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the Myrick -Green Building was constructed by local entrepreneurs,
W.A. Myrick and W.A. Myrick, Jr., influential leaders in the community; and
WHEREAS, the location of the Myrick -Green Building in the heart of downtown
Lubbock has proven valuable to the community, becoming an icon immediately after
construction; and
WHEREAS, the owners of RD7 Investments, LLC have consented to the
proposed historic landmark designation pursuant to Section 29-28(i)(1) of the Code of
Ordinances.
NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
ZONE CASE NO. 3145-D
SECTION 1. THAT Ordinance No. 7084 and the Official Zoning Map are
amended as follows:
A change of zoning under the provisions of Section 29-29 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Lubbock from CB -2 to CB -2 Design Historical
zoning district on Block 133, Lots 6-10 Lubbock Original, City of
Lubbock, Lubbock, County, Texas located at 1215-1219 Avenue J and
said property is declared to be a historic landmark district, such historic
designation to continue regardless of any change in the underlying zone
district.
SECTION 2. THAT any new buildings or structures within this historic landmark
district shall be architecturally compatible with the historic landmark structure therein, in
terms of style, color, materials, texture, and basic form as found in the following style:
1920's Neo -Classical Revival style of architecture
SECTION 3. THAT no person or entity shall construct, reconstruct, alter, change,
restore, remove or demolish any exterior architectural feature or landscape architectural
feature of a designated historic landmark unless application be made to the Urban Design
Commission for a certificate of appropriateness, and such a certificate is granted.
SECTION 4. That the following are declared to be exterior architectural features,
and as such shall be preserved in their present form:
1. Inlaid "Cobb's" mosaic
2. Stone detailing wrapping the front and sides to a depth of ten feet
3. Cast stone ribbon band
4. "Green Building" cast iron sign
5. Roll out awning system
6. Engaged masonry pillars
7. Arched stone detailing above sixth story windows
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SECTION 5. THAT incorporated by reference into this Ordinance, and by
attaching hereto, are photographs of the building as it presently appears. Said
photographs shall be used to indicate the degree of alteration which has already occurred
and the degree of preservation of the original structure. These photographs shall be
further described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
SECTION 6. THAT violation of any provisions of this Ordinance shall be
deemed a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed Two Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($2,000.00) as provided in Section 40.01.006 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Lubbock.
SECTION 7. THAT should any paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of
this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of
this Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 8. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publication
of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading on January 23, 2014
Passed by the City Council on second reading on February 13, 2014
ATTEST:
Jeb ca Garza, City Se ret
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Andrew Paxton, Director of Planning
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Chad Weaver
Assistant City Attorney
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January 7, 2014
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Figure 1 11/15/2013 Myrick-Green Building. Looking northeast at the original six story structure and the
two story addition.
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Figure 11 11/'15/2013 Myrick -Green Building. Looking at front entry to the original six -story portion.
"Cobb's" is case: in the stone floor to indicate which portion was used for the department store. A similar
"Myrick Building" inscription can be faintly seen to the right of it.
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Building. Looking east down the north
alley. Original brick and cast stone
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Figure 11 11/'15/2013 Myrick -Green Building. Looking at front entry to the original six -story portion.
"Cobb's" is case: in the stone floor to indicate which portion was used for the department store. A similar
"Myrick Building" inscription can be faintly seen to the right of it.
Figure 10 11/15/2013 Myrick -Green
Building. Looking east down the north
alley. Original brick and cast stone
wrapping to a depth of ten feet can be
seen.
Figure 19 11/15/2013 Myrick -Green Building. Photograph showing the vertical pilasters on the west
facade of the original portion of the building, as well as the similar detailing in the stacked header bond
brick of the addition. The cast iron "Green Building" sign is also visible.
Figure 20 11/15/2013 Myrick -Green Building. Photograph showing the original roll out awning system
on the two story addition.
Figure 18 11/15/2013 Myrick-Green Building. Cast stone ribbon extending the length of the west
facade visually connecting the addition and the original building. The original transom windows are likely
underneath the cast stone ribbon.