HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4573 Declaring the Montana Motor Supply Painted Wall Signs as Historical COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.4_573
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,
DECLARING THE MONTANA MOTOR SUPPLY PAINTED WALL SIGNS AT 23 WEST
BABCOCK STREET,BOZEMAN, MT AS HISTORIC AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT.
WHEREAS, Section 38.28.170 of the Bozeman Unified Development Code establishes a
process for designation of historic or culturally significant signs based upon adopted findings by the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, 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 Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District "recognizes that diversity is a
major contributing element of the historic character of these neighborhoods or areas" and "the provisions
of this chapter shall be applied in a manner that will encourage the protection and enhancement of the
many diverse features for future generations;"and
WHEREAS, the adopted Downtown Bozeman Improvement Plan calls for the City to
"encourage the preservation of historic signs;"and
WHEREAS, the "Montana Motor Supply Inc. Shop & Store Entrance" and the "Montana
Motor Supply Shop Entrance" painted wall signs on the building addressed as 23 West Babcock Street
reflect the continued commercial development of Main Street and adjacent town blocks during the middle
of the 20°' century through its unique design elements, and rehabilitation of the property for a new
business should not require removal of these historic signs; and
WHEREAS, the Montana Motor Supply painted wall signs do not represent commercial
messages for any business or identify any entity on the subject property;and
WHEREAS, the dimensional size of the existing painted wall signs should not be counted in
the property's total allowable signage; and
WHEREAS,the property owner shall be under no obligation to restore or maintain the historic
signs.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana,that the"Montana Motor Supply Inc. Shop & Store Entrance" and the "Montana Motor Supply
Shop Entrance" painted wall signs, satisfy the Criteria set forth in Bozeman's Unified Development Code
Section 38.28.170"Historic or Culturally Significant Signs"and shall be declared as such.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a
regular session thereof held on the 5°'day of January,2015.
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