This document summarizes a request to demolish an existing single-family residence located at 859 Estes Ave. The director presented information about the property location and existing conditions of the home. Staff found no historical or architectural significance to the structure. The Architectural Review Board considered the request but did not recommend approval of a delay in demolition. Public notification included postcards mailed to neighbors and notices posted, with mixed support and opposition received.
2. PROPERTY
SF-A
Estes
Northern side of
street between
Acacia St and
Morse St
100% demolition
of existing single-
family residence
3. SUMMARY
Demolition Review
Significance Review
Removal or encapsulation of more than twenty-five (25) percent
of the framed structure of exterior walls facing public streets, or
a street-facing elevation if the tract of land is landlocked
Removal/encapsulation of more than fifty (50) percent of the
framed structure of all exterior walls and/or roofs.
13. POLICY ANALYSIS
Staff found no historical or architectural significance to the existing main
structure.
A replacement structure is not proposed at this time. Future construction of
a single-family residence would be subject to Compatibility Review by
the Architectural Review Board and approval by Council.
The Architectural Review Board considered the request at their April 18,
2023 meeting. The motion to declare the existing main structure as
significant and recommend approval of a delay did not receive the four
(4) affirmative votes as required per Section 2-48(a) of the City’s Code
of Ordinances. AYE(2), NAY (2), ABSTAIN (1).
14. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Postcards - mailed to property owners within a 200-foot
radius
Notices posted - City website and on property
Responses received (within 200ft):
Support: (1) Neutral: (0)
Oppose: (1)
Responses received (outside 200ft):
Support: (1) Neutral: (0)
Oppose: (1)
