Form revised: December 6, 2011

FISCAL NOTE FOR NON-CAPITAL PROJECTS

Department:	Contact Person/Phone:	CBO Analyst/Phone:
Department of Neighborhoods	Elizabeth Chave/206-684-0380	Amanda Allen/206-684-8894

Legislation Title:

AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation, imposing controls upon the Admiral’s House, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

Summary of the Legislation:

The attached legislation acknowledges the designation of the Admiral’s House as a historic landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Board, imposes controls, grants incentives, and adds the Admiral’s House to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in SMC Chapter 25.32. The legislation does not have a financial impact.

Background:  

The Admiral’s House, a former Navy officer’s quarters, was built in 1944 and is located on the hill above Smith Cove in the Magnolia neighborhood. A Controls and Incentives Agreement has been signed by the owner and has been approved by the Landmarks Preservation Board.  The controls in the agreement apply to the exterior of the building and the site, excluding the existing garage, but do not apply to the following:  alterations to the interior of the building, alterations to various landscape elements on the site, and any in–kind maintenance or repairs of the designated features.

__X__ This legislation does not have any financial implications.

Other Implications:

a) Does the legislation have indirect financial implications, or long-term implications?

No.

b) What is the financial cost of not implementing the legislation?

None.

c) Does this legislation affect any departments besides the originating department? 

No.

d) What are the possible alternatives to the legislation that could achieve the same or similar objectives?

None.

e) Is a public hearing required for this legislation? 

No.

f) Is publication of notice with The Daily Journal of Commerce and/or The Seattle Times required for this legislation?

No.

g) Does this legislation affect a piece of property?

Yes.

h) Other Issues:

None.

List attachments to the fiscal note below:

Exhibit A – Vicinity Map of the Admiral’s House

Note:  This map is intended for illustrative or informational purposes only and is not intended to modify anything in the legislation.