CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

Resolution No. 108-02

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE RESIDENCE AT 603 LAWRENCE AVENUE

HISTORICALLY KNOWN AS THE JOHN J. O’BOYLE RESIDENCE

IN THE CITY REGISTER OF HISTORIC SITES, STRUCTURES, AND DISTRICTS

 WHEREAS, the City Council has established by Ordinance 2765 a City Register of Historic Sites, Structures and Districts in order to officially recognize historic resources of local significance; and

 WHEREAS, the property owner of the Residence at 603 Lawrence Avenue is aware of and consent to the designation of this property as a local historic resource; and

 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board has reviewed the Residence at 603 Lawrence Avenue for conformance to the adopted criteria for designating historic resources and finds that the building meets the following criteria: structure is at least 50 years old; exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period; is an established and familiar visual feature of the City; and enhances the sense of identity of the City.

 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board recommended approval of the designation of the Residence at 603 Lawrence Avenue at its November 5, 2002 meeting.

 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION:

 That the Residence at 603 Lawrence Avenue historically known as the John J. O’Boyle Residence is hereby designated a historic building in the City Register of Historic Sites, Structures and Districts.

PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of November, 2002.

ATTEST:

/s/: Stephanie Tuin         /s/: Cindy Enos-Martinez

City Clerk  President of Council