3340 Orleans Ave.

District: Parkview - Partial Control

Owner: El Cortez Foods LLC

HDLC Staff: Jesse Stephenson

Rating: Non-Contributing

Applicant: Roland Arriaga

Permit #: 24-29819-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”: Non-Contributing

• The importance of the building or structure to the tout ensemble of the area:  None

Recommendations: 

The application for 3340 Orleans avenue seeks to demolish/encapsulate 100% of the roof form in order to expand the overall footprint and scale of the building. As the building is Non-Contributing and the proposal seeks to overall improve the site, Staff has no objection.

• Staff Recommendation:  No objection