Title
Resolution providing for the designation as a Historic Building under Title 11 of the Code of Ordinances the certain site known as The Tito House located at 1817 Fifth Avenue and 1818 Colwell Street (11-E-93 and 11-E-91) in Uptown, in the 3rd Ward, City of Pittsburgh. The owners of the properties are opposed to the nomination.
(Public Hearing held 4/20/22)
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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, Dr. Brittany McDonald has nominated The Tito House, located at 1817 Fifth Avenue and 1818 Colwell Street (11-E-93 and 11-E-91) for designation as a historic site; 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 not recommend that City Council designate The Tito House, located at 1817 Fifth Avenue and 1818 Colwell Street (11-E-93 and 11-E-91) as a Historic Site; 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 Tito House, located at 1817 Fifth Avenue and 1818 Colwell Street (11-E-93 and 11-E-91) as a Historic Site; 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 Tito House, located at 1817 Fifth Avenue and 1818 Colwell Street (11-E-93 and 11-E-91) is a Historic Site 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 Site, The Tito House, located at 1817 Fifth Avenue and 1818 Colwell Street (11-E-93 and 11-E-91), in Uptown, in the 3rd Ward, City of Pittsburgh.