7.4 HC Landmark Designation CITY OF SALINA
REQUEST FOR COMMI SS ION ACTION DATE TIME
11/7/88 4:00 P.M.
AGENDA SECTION: Development ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: APPROVED FOR
NO. 7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA:
-' Planning Division
NO. ~ Roy Dudark
BY: BY:
Application #HC88-3, filed by the Salina City Heritage Commission, requesting
Heritage Conservation (HC) Landmark designation for property legally described
as Court House Park, Bishop's Addition to the City of Salina, Saline County,
Kansas (aka 245 North Ninth Street), known as the Leisure Years Center and the
Old Saline County Courthouse.
Information
On October 26, 1988, the Salina Heritage Commission conducted a public hearing
on the above application. Notification was provided to property owners in
accordance with Section 42-459 of the city code. No one appeared in opposition
to the designation. At the close of the hearing, a motion was approved (6-0)
to recommend to the City Commission that the subject structure be designated a
Heritage Conservation Landmark.
Recommended Action
If' the City Commission concurs with the above recommendation, the attached
ordinance should be placed on first reading. If the City Commission
disapproves of the recommendation, the application and accompanying comments
should be returned to the Heritage Commission for reconsideration.
Encl: Application #HC88-3
Vicinity Map
Minutes
Ordinance # 88-9289
cc: Saline County Board of Commissioners
COMMISSION ACTION
MOTION BY SECOND BY
TO:
PUBLICATION DATE No Cat,r man October 5. I988 APPLICATION NO.
HE&RING DATE October 26. 1988 DATE FILED Seotember 23, 1988
VICINITY MAP Ail'ACHED Yes ~tLING ~EE N/A
O~N~SNI~ C~,~TJ~tCAT~ ~EC~V~g Y~s ~C~JPT
APPLZCAT]0N FOR HER[TA6E C0NSE~VAT[0N (HC)
Appi~can~'s ¢tame ...Sal~na C~ Heri~aqe Co~mission
Applicant's Address 300 N. Ash Sal~na, KS 6740~
Telephone (bus,ness) 827-7287 (home)
Owner's Name Saline County
0wrier' s Address
Legal Description of Property:
Lot(s) Cour~ Hp~iS~ Park . in Block Number
in BishoPS Addition Subdivision or Addition
Address of Property ~45 North Ninth Street (aka Leisure Years Center & 0td Saline
County Courthouse).
Area of PrOperty (sq. ft. and/or acres)
Present Zoning use:
List reasons for this request (include any/all of the following; historical, archi-
tectural, financial, or other reason}
List documentation submitted to support application. The applicant must supply
copies of material documenting the historical or architectural features important to
the preservation of the premises within the designated building, structures, land
areas and/or districts, including the approximate date of construction,
architect/builder, historic significance of persons/events .associated with the
property. The applicant may want to check the Historic Resources Survey in the
Planning Department to see if documentation is available on the proposed d~signated
property. (use additional sheets if necessary}
Property owner(s) signature(s) Appticant~.~ signature ~
Date: Date:_
cor~esoondence and communic2[:ons pe~aJning ~o ~bis ag~lic2[ion may ~e fo~oraed :o ;he au~horizeo ~ndividu81.
NA,ME OF REPRESENTATIVE:
ADDRESS: ~P COCE:
TELEPHONE ( Business): AR~ CODE:
Application #HC88-3
Salina Heritage CommisE
~ P~NE
PINE sz
- SUB
LIBRARY
R-3 sT. ~ I
,: h~ I · COUNTY
AJDD. ~LD(
ASH R-3 s~ ~ .s~
#3. Application #HC88-3, filed by the Salina City Heritage Commission.
Mrs. Douglass stated that the Old County Courthouse was built in high-
corinthian architecture. The classical columns are kept by pampus leaves
around the building supporting the frieze and resting on a string course.
Pedimented porticoes are on each side of the building. These were built by
Wilmarth and Zerbe who contributed many buildings to Salina's inventory of
historic structures for that period. The building has not been changed
except for interior work which is not considered at this level. The door on
the west has been modified to make it handicapped-accessible. There has
been very little done to this building that could not be easily changed. On
Salina City Heritage Commission
October 28, 1988
Page 4
the west side there is a glass and metal entry for weather protection and
ease of access to the building. This building was erected in 1910. There
is a masonic emblem on one side. She stated that the masonic organization
may have been in this building at one time.
Penny Geis, County Commissioner, stated that it is a beautiful structure
and she would like to see it protected for the future.
Dennis Carlson, County Commissioner, stated that he was disappointed when
it was being considered for dismantling. Historic preservation would
protect the structure from this happening. He stated that it is a well
built structure.
Roy Allen, County Commissioner, stated that this structure should definitely
be preserved so the history of the building would be evident for future
generations.
Chairman Bieberly asked if the commission would care to take action?
Mrs. Errebo stated that the alteration made to the door should not keep
this building from being designated because it was an addition for the
handicapped. She stated that she has alWays admired the building and it
should not be torn down.
Mr. Burr stated that he is very much in favor of saving the building. He
stated that the building is not as old as some other court buildings in
the State of Kansas. Nevertheless, 50 years from now, the citizens of
Salina will be glad that something was done to preserve the building.
Mrs. Errebo stated that Americans tend to want to tear everything old down
and she feels it is time to start saving the old things.
Dennis Carlson stated that the County Commission has extended the lease to
the Leisure Years Center to 99 years so the commission should know his
feelings.
Mrs. Denton stated that the building will be an addition both architec-
turally and historically.
Mrs. Dorsey stated that it is a beautiful building and should be preserved.
Mrs. Lilly asked if this building is on the original priority list?
Mrs. Douglass stated that it is in the top 38 and may be in the top 10.
She stated that the State is very interested in preserving this building
for its architecture.
Mrs. Lilly stated that this building may not be as old as some but it has
details that are not prevalent today.
Salina City Heritage Commission
October 28, 1988
Page 5
Mrs. Errebo asked if the buidlin§ was being used?
Mr. Dudark stated that the first and second floors are fully used. There
are plans for remodeling on the other floors. He stated that he believes
that funds have been approved for handicapped accessibility.
Mrs. Lilly asked if the woodwork was taken out of the third floor and placed
in the second floor to finish the remodeling?
Penny Gels stated that unfortunately some of the woodwork was taken out of
third floor.
Chairman Bieberly stated that he was one of the architects who helped with
that project. He stated that they put a new roof on which should help the
structural integrity of the building. He stated that they will do as little
to the exterior as possible and that most of the work will be done to the
interior of the building. He stated that he is disappointed in what was
done to the south and west entrances and he would like to see something
done to remedy that. He stated that he doesn't think those additions are
appropriate to the style of the building. If funds are available, he would
like to see something done to remedy those additions.
MOTION: Mr. Burr moved that the commission recommend that Application #HC88-3 be
approved for HC designation based on its architectural and historical
significance.
SECOND: Mrs. Denton seconded the motion.
VOTE: The vote was unanimous (6-0) in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Mrs. Douglass stated that in doing the deed research she found that this
land has been dedicated to county use and if there is anything besides the
courthouse put on that lot, the family and the heirs of the family will get
it back.
(Published in The Salina Journal November , 1988)
ORDINANCE NUMBER 88-9289
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 245
NORTH NINTH STREET FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION (HC) LANDMARK
DESIGNATION.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Sallna,
Kansas:
Section 1. That the structure located on the following described real
estate, to wit:
Court House Park, Bishops Addition to the City of Salina,
Saline County, Kansas
(Commonly known as 2#$ North Ninth Street, the Leisure
Years Center and the Old Saline County Courthouse)
be and the same is hereby designated as Heritage Conservation (HC) Landmark.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption and publication once in the official city newspaper.
Introduced: November 7, 1988
Passed: November 14, 1988
Sydney Soderberg, Mayor
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
Robert K. Biles, City Clerk