944 Race St.
District: Lower Garden - Full Control
Owner: Race Street Property Group
HDLC Staff: Jesse Stephenson
Rating: Contributing
Applicant: Race Street Property Group
Permit #: 23-19849-HDLC
Description: Retention of the demolition of two chimneys and removal of ridge tiles at a Contributing rated, one-story, single-family residential building without a Certificate of Appropriateness.
HDLC Guidelines:
Section 5, page 9 - HDLC Guidelines for Roofing
Retention Items:
Chimney Removal: Grant the retention.
Ridge Tiles: Deny retention, with ridge tiles to be reinstalled within scope of pending application 23-02978-HDLC.
Staff Recommendations:
As the chimneys were removed without HDLC approval or permits, but have not been reconstructed, Staff recommends that the retention application be granted. Although the staff is recommending the retention application be approved, this is NOT to be misconstrued as the staff condoning such inappropriate removal. The rhythm and placement of chimneys typically reflect the internal organization of a building and represent an important building feature. Removal of historic chimneys is only approved by the HDLC if they are structurally deficient. Staff also recommends the denial of the retention of the removal of ridge tiles with the replacement to be part of 23-19849-HDLC.
Case History:
5/30/23 - Visual inspection noted the removal of 3 chimneys and ridge tiles without a working CofA.
