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ORDINANCE NO. 2004- !6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN M -A!~:COS, TEXAS AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 42.103 TO DESIGNATE THE CHARLES S. COCK HOUSE, THE MERRIMAN CABIN, THE OLD FISH HATCHERY BUILDING AND THE DUNBAR SCHOOL BUILDING AS HISTORIC LANDMARKS; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. RECITALS: 98. O d °1 1. The City Historic Preservation Commission has selected the Charles S. Cock House, the Merriman Cabin, the Old Fish Hatchery Building and the Dunbar School Building as the most significant of the City-owned historic buildings. The Historic Preservation Commission has determined that these buildings meet the criteria of historical, architectural and cultural significance; suitability for preservation or restoration; and educational value necessary to qualify for historic landmark status. The Historic Preservation Commission further found that the properties meet the criteria established for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. On December 10, 2003 the Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend Local Historic Landmark designation for these buildings. 2. The City Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 42, Article 3 of the City Code, and voted to support the recommendation on February 10, 2004. 3. The City Council has conducted a public hearing regarding the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City Council wishes to designate and establish the Charles S. Cock House, the Merriman Cabin, the Old Fish Hatchery Building and the Dunbar School Building as historic landmarks in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 42, Article 3 of the City Code. BE IT ORDAINED. BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 42.102 of the City Code is amended as follows (underlining indicates added text and over-str-i~ indicates deleted wording): Sec. 42.103. Designation of local historic landmarks. (a) There is establ:.shed tT_he following local historical landmarks are hereby designated within the corporate limits: (1) The Oak Heights Live Oak Tree located in the 500 Block of Franklin Drive. (2) The Charles C. Cock House. (3) The Merriman Cabin.