R-81-359 - 1/22/1981WHEREAS, the site of the proposed U. S. Post Office for
the City of Round Rock lies adjacent to an Historic District,
and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has recom-
mended that the new Post Office site be included in the
Historic District, and
WHEREAS, in anticipation of the site being placed in the
Historic District, the Historic Preservation Commission has
reviewed the plans for the new Post Office facility, and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission has deter-
mined that a native stone exterior would be more in keeping
with the City's historical objectives, than the brick exter-
ior proposed by the Postal Service, and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to voice its support for the
position taken by the Historic Preservation Commission, Now
Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS,
That the Council recognizes the unique historic impor-
tance of the Chisholm Trail area and shares the concerns
expressed by the Historic Preservation Commission and fully
supports the Commission's efforts to preserve the historic
nature of the area by encouraging the U. S. Postal Service to
utilize native stone, rather , than brick for the exterior of
the proposed Post Office.
RESOLVED this 22nd day of 7anuary �s81.
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City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3J-9/4111?