CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO

RESOLUTION NO. 141-05

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SCHIESSWOHL BUILDING

LOCATED AT 131 SOUTH 6^th STREET / 560 COLORADO AVENUE

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 Schiesswohl Building located at 131 South 6^th Street / 560 Colorado Avenue is aware of and consents to the designation of this property as a local historic resource; and

WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board has reviewed the Schiesswohl Building located at 131 South 6^th Street / 560 Colorado 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; enhances the sense of identity of the City; and is associated with a notable person(s) in the community.

 WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board recommended approval of the designation of the Schiesswohl Building located at 131 South 6^th Street / 560 Colorado Avenue at its August 2, 2005 meeting.

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

 That the Schiesswohl Building located at 131 South 6^th Street / 560 Colorado Avenue is hereby designated a historic building in the City Register of Historic Sites, Structures and Districts.

PASSED and APPROVED this 17^th day of August, 2005.

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Tuin        /s/ Bruce Hill        

City Clerk          President of Council