Ordinance 12-05

This ordinance amends Chapter 8.20 of the Bloomington Municipal Code entitled “The List of Designated Historic Districts” in order to designate “700 North Walnut Street” as a historic district. The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission sought these actions after review under the Demolition Delay Ordinance and, after a public hearing on November 29, 2011, recommended that the structure be designated historic with a rating as “notable” based upon certain historic and architectural criteria set forth in Title 8 (Historic Preservation and Protection). The Commission also imposed an interim protection order to preserve the property until the Council makes its decision. This notable property owned by Roy Burns, local grocer, illustrates an era in retail history before corporate commercial entities overwhelmed locally-owned neighborhood grocery stores. Its architecture features unusual examples of masonry materials and craft. Local designation insures that this property will be preserved in any future development plan.