6112 Laurel St

Description: Demolition of more than 50% of the roof structure of a Contributing rated, one-story, single-family residential building for a renovation and camelback addition.

HDLC Guidelines:

Section 12, Pages 23-24 of the Guidelines for New Construction, Additions and Demolition, state 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. As a result, the HDLC rarely considers the demolition of Significant or Contributing buildings or structures within a local Historic District or on a Landmark site to be an appropriate option.

Staff Recommendations:

FEMA survey and Sanborn map research indicate the building was likely constructed between 1900 and 1910 and it first appears on the 1909 Sanborn map. The building appears to have retained much of its original style, scale, massing and footprint to this day, with the exception of a large lean-to type rear addition and a possible alteration of the rear roof form completed later at an unknown date. The applicant is proposing to remove approximately 67.8% of the existing roof structure to accommodate the installation of a new camelback addition. Because the proposed camelback is appropriately located a minimum of two historic rooms back from the front building wall, as per the HDLC Guidelines, Staff has no objection to the partial roof demolition request.

• Staff Recommendation: No Objection

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HDLC Guidelines:

12: 22-24 – Guidelines for New Construction, Additions and Demolition