Report to the Lawrence City Commission

Landmark Designation for the Santa Fe Depot

February 6, 2018

 

 

A.            SUMMARY

The Lawrence Historic Resources Commission (HRC) respectfully submits for review and consideration L-17-00533: A Landmark nomination for the Santa Fe Depot.  The landmark application was submitted by the City of Lawrence, the property owner of record.

B.            SUMMARY

HRC Resolution No. 2017-11 recommends the City Commission designate the Santa Fe Depot, 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 Santa Fe Depot is significant for its Midwest Mid-Century architectural style, its contribution to the growth and development of the City of Lawrence associated with the railroad, and its iconic location.

 (2)   Explanation of the integrity or lack of integrity of the nominated landmark or historic district;

        The Santa Fe Depot has tremendous integrity both on the exterior and interior.

(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,

The structure’s form, fenestration pattern, exterior cladding, wide overhanging eaves, flat roof, wall signs, canopies, pipe columns, cement plaster soffits surfaces, glass curtain walls, aluminum vestibule entrances both pattern, size, and locations, cut limestone entry walls, windows, doors, and sills, planter boxes, chimney, and roof band.

(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.

The structure’s form, fenestration pattern, exterior cladding, wide overhanging eaves, flat roof, wall signs, canopies, pipe columns, cement plaster soffits surfaces, glass curtain walls, aluminum vestibule entrances both pattern, size, and locations, cut limestone entry walls, windows, doors, and sills, planter boxes, chimney, and roof band 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 the Santa Fe Depot 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)

                         

D.           ATTACHMENTS

1.    Resolution 2017-11

2.    Location Map of the Santa Fe Depot

3.    Nomination Staff Report

4.    Nomination Form

5.    Photos

6.    HRC Action Summaries – 10.19.17  11.16.17

7.    HRC meeting packets including correspondence for this item

October 19, 2017 HRC Packet

November 16, 2017 HRC Packet