CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SIXTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. O-24-38 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Joaqu?n Baca, by request
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Designation Of The Aldo Leopold House As A City Landmark (Baca, by request)
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DESIGNATION OF THE ALDO LEOPOLD HOUSE AS A CITY LANDMARK.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3-22-3 NMSA 1978 of the Historic District and Landmark Act the City Council, the governing body of the City of Albuquerque, has the authority to adopt zoning districts designating certain areas as historical areas and to adopt and enforce regulations and restrictions within such districts relating to the erection, alterations and destruction of those exterior features of buildings and other structures subject to public view from any public street, way or other public place; and
WHEREAS, the authority conferred by the Historic District and Landmark Act is consistent with the authority of the City Council to amend the zone map for the physical development of the areas within the planning and platting jurisdiction of the City as authorized by Section 3-19-5 NMSA 1978, and by the City of Albuquerque's home rule powers; and
WHEREAS, the protection, reuse, and enhancement of significant buildings, districts, and sites is a goal of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the property owner, consents to the designation of the property as a City of Albuquerque Landmark; and
WHEREAS, The Aldo Leopold House already holds significance as a contributing property to the Aldo Leopold Neighborhood Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Additionally, the house itself is recognized on both the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, the Landmarks Commission, in its advisory role on historic preservation matters has recommended City Council approval of the landmark designation; and
WHERE...
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