4854 Camp St.

District: Uptown - Partial Control

Owner: Taryn M Wallace-Hill

HDLC Staff: Jesse Stephenson

Rating: Contributing

Applicant: Michael Moore

Permit #: 25-16818-HDLC

HDLC Guidelines: 

Section 12, Pages 23-24 of the Guidelines for New Construction, Additions and Demolition states that the demolition of all or portions of historic resources within a local Historic District or Landmark site are considered drastic actions, since they alter the character of the area. Once historic resources or buildings that contribute to the heritage of the community are destroyed, it is generally impossible to reproduce their design, texture, materials, details and their special character and interest in the neighborhood. When reviewing demolition applications at properties located within a Historic District or at a Landmark site, the HDLC uses the following criteria in its evaluations:

• The historic or architectural significance of the building or structure as designated by its “rating”: Contributing

• The importance of the building or structure to the tout ensemble of the area:  FEMA survey research estimates that 4854 Camp was constructed from 1925-1935 but does not appear on the Sanborn map until 1951. The single shotgun building sits perched further back from it's neighboring buildings. Sanborn research indicates that a single shotgun has resided on this parcel as far back as 1896. It does not appear that the siting of the current is congruent with the 1896 siting but the massing and interior finishes are indicative of a building of the late 19th century.

• The alternatives to demolition that have been explored by the applicant: New Construction

• The difficulty or impossibility of reproducing such a building or structure because of its design, texture, material or detail: It would not be cost prohibitive to recreate a building of this size or massing but replication of the remaining interior finishes and fenestration pattern would be highly unlikely.

• The condition of the building or structure: An exterior and interior inspection was conducted on June 20, 2025. The building appeared to be in good structural condition. The stick framed building sits atop masonry piers with an asphalt shingle roof. Vegetation was present on part of the roof and chimney.

Staff Recommendations: 

The building is clad in vinyl siding presumably encapsulating wood weatherboards. The primary elevation retains little of it's architectural elements while the sides retain the typical shotgun fenestration pattern with wood trim and vinyl windows. The building was plumb and level and did not have outward signs of wood destroying insect. Gutters and downspouts were present at the building. In some locations the gutters would need to be removed to install proper flashing. The masonry piers and subfloor were intact and bearing the load of the building.

The interior of the building is currently not occupied. The interior layout is truly a single shotgun layout as evidenced by it's concentric doorways. The wood floors in the main portion of the building appear to be original and are wider than more narrow plank flooring see in Craftsman style home. The fire place surrounds and mantels that are intact also allude to the building being older. There were no visible signs of wood destroying insects however there were signs of water intrusion. The water intrusion is most likely caused by the flashing condition noted above. The rear shed addition of the building houses the kitchen and bathroom and is in very poor condition.

Staff believes this is an excellent candidate for rehabilitation due to the relatively intact nature of the interior and the minimal intervention required to restore the front elevation. Fore the aforementioned reasons Staff recommends denial.

• Recommendation: Denial