This resolution designates St. Nicholas Cathedral as a landmark under the city's Planning Code, recognizing its historical and architectural significance. The designation aims to protect the building from alterations that could compromise its integrity.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Nicholas Cathedral, 2005 15th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3558, Lot No. 074.
How it got here
The legislation to initiate a landmark designation for St. Nicholas Cathedral originated from the need to recognize its historical and architectural significance.
The Commission adopted the Early Settlement Era Styles (1848-1906) Historic Context Statement, which provided frameworks for evaluating Gothic Revival buildings for historical significance.
The survey identified St. Nicholas Cathedral as individually eligible for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced the resolution to initiate the landmark designation for St. Nicholas Cathedral.
The committee recommended the resolution for passage, acknowledging the building's architectural significance.
The Board adopted the resolution to initiate the landmark designation for St. Nicholas Cathedral.
The Mayor approved the resolution, allowing the Planning Department to prepare a landmark designation report.
The Clerk transmitted the resolution to the Historic Preservation Commission for further consideration.
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