October 25, 2022Asheville City Council
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Adopts an ordinance designating Walton Street Park & Pool as a local historic landmark as recommended by the Historic Resources Commission based…
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
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- “The proposed designation includes the entire park parcel, swimming pool, and exterior of the bathhouse.”
- “The African American Heritage Commission reviewed this proposed designation on September 8, 2022 and the Historic Resources Commission reviewed this proposed designation on October 12, 2022.”
- “The effects of the landmark designation include (1) Recognizes and honors the cultural and historical significance of a place that allows us to tangibly connect to our past; and (2) Allows for historic character to be retained through a design review process whenever proposed changes are made for the site.”
Official title: Council adopted an ordinance designating Walton Street Park & Pool as a local historic landmark as recommended by the Historic Resources Commission based on the special historic and cultural significance of the property and integrity of design, setting, workmanship, materials, feeling and/or association of the property
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Mosley and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Kilgore moved to adopt an ordinance designating Walton Street Park & Pool as a local historic landmark as recommended by the Historic Resources Commission based on the special historic and cultural significance of the property and integrity of design, setting, workmanship, materials, feeling and/or association of the property.”
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