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Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Structure under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances that certain structure known as B’nai Israel Synagogue, located at 327 N. Negley Avenue (83-J-210, 83-J-210-1, and 83-J-210-2), in Garfield, in the 11th Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owner of the property supports the nomination and there is no cost to the City.
(Public Hearing held 2/27/24)
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WHEREAS, the City of Pittsburgh has duly enacted Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances, which protects and preserves Historic Structures, Districts, Sites, and Objects; and
WHEREAS, Beacon Communities has nominated the B’nai Israel Synagogue, located at 327 N. Negley Avenue (83-J-210, 83-J-210-1, and 83-J-210-2) for designation as a Historic Structure; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Review Commission has held a public hearing to gather testimony from the property owner and other interested parties concerning the appropriateness of this designation; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Review Commission has voted to recommend that City Council designate The B’nai Israel Synagogue, located at 327 N. Negley Avenue (83-J-210, 83-J-210-1, and 83-J-210-2) as a Historic Structure; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has held a public hearing to gather testimony from the property owner and other interested parties concerning the appropriateness of this designation; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has voted to recommend that City Council designate The B’nai Israel Synagogue, located at 327 N. Negley Avenue (83-J-210, 83-J-210-1, and 83-J-210-2) as a Historic Structure; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh has held a public hearing to gather testimony from the public concerning the appropriateness of this designation; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh finds that the aforementioned B’nai Israel Synagogue is a Historic Structure that should be preserved;
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances, the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby designates as a Historic Structure, The B’nai Israel Synagogue, located at 327 N. Negley Avenue (83-J-210, 83-J-210-1, and 83-J-210-2), in Garfield, in the 11th Ward, City of Pittsburgh.