1674-1676 Jefferson Ave.

Description: Demolition of more than 25% of the primary façade at a Contributing rated, two-story, single-family residential building. 

Staff Recommendations: 

Based on FEMA research this two-family building was constructed from 1910-20. The building has retained its wood windows, French doors, wood columns and craftsman balustrade. Currently, the building has been altered with the removal of the original columns, balustrades, and the addition of an entablature. The demolition definition includes any actions that occurs within a five-year period to a building in a historic district. The initial changes did not trigger HDLC Commission review, as they did not meet the thresholds. However, the current changes to the fenestration and openings, coupled with the previous actions constitute approximately 32.3% demolition of the primary facade.

The addition of  the Ionic and Corinthian columns, as well as the addition of an entablature are not indicative of the historic context of the building. Additionally, the changes to the primary façade openings would not be appropriate for a Greek Revival building, which seems to be the intent of the aforementioned changes. For the reasons mentioned, Staff recommends the denial of the demolition of more than 25% of the primary façade.

Recommendation: Denial of the demolition of more than 25% of the primary façade. 

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HDLC Demolition Calculations:  32.3%%

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