Report to the Lawrence City Commission
Landmark Designation for 2127 Barker Avenue
February 6, 2018
The Lawrence Historic Resources Commission (HRC) respectfully submits for review and consideration L-17-00147: A Landmark nomination for the property located at 2127 Barker Avenue, the Adam and Annie Rottman House. The landmark application was submitted by the Lawrence Preservation Alliance on behalf of Brian and Ursula Kuhn-Laird, the property owners of record.
HRC Resolution No. 2017-10 recommends the City Commission designate 2127 Barker Avenue, the Adam and Annie Rottman House, as a landmark on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.
C. CHAPTER 22 REPORT REQUIREMENTS (22-404.2(B))
(1) Explanation of the significance or lack of significance of the nominated landmark or historic district as it relates to the criteria for designation as set forth in section 22-403;
The Adam and Annie Rottman House is significant as a well preserved, early surviving example in Lawrence of the asymmetrical Italianate style of residential architecture.
(2) Explanation of the integrity or lack of integrity of the nominated landmark or historic district;
While the structure has been altered, it maintains sufficient integrity of location and design that make it worthy of preservation.
(3) In the case of a nominated landmark found to meet the criteria for designation:
(A) The significant exterior architectural features of the nominated landmark that should be protected; and,
Fenestration pattern, windows, window surrounds and stone lintels , and window and door openings, the historic form of the structure, the historic form of the roof and primary/front porch, wood columns of the primary porch, brick structure, bay projection, wide overhanging wood eaves, and brick chimneys.
(B) The types of construction, alteration, demolition, and removal, other than those requiring a building or demolition permit that cannot be undertaken without obtaining a certificate of appropriateness.
Changes to the fenestration pattern, windows, window surrounds and stone lintels, and window and door openings, the historic form of the structure, the historic form of the roof and primary/front porch, wood columns of the primary porch, brick structure, bay projection, wide overhanging wood eaves, and brick chimneys should require a Certificate of Appropriateness.
(E) Proposed design guidelines for applying the criteria for review of certificates of appropriateness to the nominated landmark or historic district.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, published in 1990, and any future amendments, in addition to any criteria specified by Chapter 22 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas.
The HRC has adopted an Environs Definition for 2127 Barker Avenue to delineate how environs review will be conducted in relation to the listed property. (See above)
(F) The relationship of the nominated landmark or historic district to the on-going effort of the commission to identify and nominate all potential areas and structures that meet the criteria for designation.
A primary goal of the HRC is to build a Register of properties which show the diversity and growth of Lawrence since its inception. The nomination of this property is another step toward registering a wide variety of historic properties which together present a visual history of Lawrence’s past. The goal of the Lawrence Register of Historic Places is to represent all socioeconomic strata; businesses and industries which illustrate the diversity that has been prevalent in Lawrence since its inception.
(G) A map showing the location of the nominated landmark. (Attached)
2. Location Map of 2127 Barker Avenue
4. Photos
5. HRC Action Summaries – 09.21.17 10.19.17 11.16.17
6. HRC meeting packets including correspondence for this item