HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 5484 - Declaring the Westgate Village Signs at 1003 to 1011 West College St as Historically and Culturally SignificantVersion April 2020
RESOLUTION 5484
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, DECLARING THE WESTGATE VILLAGE SIGNS AT 1003 TO 1011 WEST
COLLEGE STREET, BOZEMAN, MT AS HISTORICALLY AND CULTURALLY
SIGNIFICANT
WHEREAS, Section 38.560.170 of the Bozeman Municipal Code establishes a process
for designation of historic or culturally significant signs based upon adopted findings by the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, a sign designated to have a historical or cultural significance must be
recognized by resolution of the Bozeman City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the property owner requested three rooftop signs and one freestanding sign,
known as the Colombo’s Pizza and Pasta pole sign, be designated as historically and culturally
significant to the City of Bozeman with their comprehensive sign plan application no. 22302; and
WHEREAS, the property at 1003-1011 West College Street is within the Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay District. The Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District was enacted to
“stimulate the restoration and rehabilitation of structures, and all other elements contributing to
the character and fabric of established residential neighborhoods and commercial or industrial
areas;” and
WHEREAS, the signs were constructed during a period of the late 1950’s to the early
1970’s, specifically between 1957 and 1973. The original rooftop signs and Colombo’s Pizza and
Pasta pole sign were installed prior to the implementation of the modern sign code; and
WHEREAS, the signs are in the original locations and surviving elements of the signs
have not changed since their original construction. The original supports for the three surviving
rooftop signs consist of metals frames and mesh screen where business signs have traditionally
been mounted on the property. The Colombo’s Pizza and Pasta sign consists of the original cast-
iron pipe and metal framed “T” holding the commercial message; and
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WHEREAS, the signs exhibit a unique mid-20th century character that is currently not well
preserved in Bozeman including the late 1950’s to early 1970’s represented by the rooftop and
freestanding locations, a design element characterized by mid-century modern commercial
architecture; and
WHEREAS, the signs provide an opportunity for the community to preserve a window
into the post-war evolution of West College Street. The signs are contributing elements of
Bozeman’s first shopping center and represent a unique period of rapid growth and innovation in
Bozeman’s history; and
WHEREAS, roof signs are prohibited in Bozeman, and the height and sign type of the
existing freestanding sign is not permitted in the B-1 zoning district. However, the pole sign size
does not exceed the freestanding sign area allowed in other commercial zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has proposed restoration and reuse of the pole sign and
the original rooftop sign frames under a unified design and lighting scheme as a part of historic
preservation, restoration, and reconstruction efforts to the building and site; and
WHEREAS, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) supports the use of internally
lit rooftop signs and pole signs on the property as contributing elements of the property’s
nomination to the National Register of Historic Places as evidenced by letters provided by their
office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, that the Westgate Village signs satisfy the criteria set forth in the Bozeman
Municipal Code Section 38.560.170 “Historic or Culturally Significant Signs” and shall be
declared as such to wit:
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the _____ day of ______________, 2023.
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CYNTHIA L. ANDRUS
Mayor
ATTEST:
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MIKE MAAS
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GREG SULLIVAN
City Attorney
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