To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Tara Vargish, PE, Director Development Services
Brad Boland, AICP, Long Range Project Manager Development Services
Title
Resolution Approving a Request for the Demolition of the Building Located at 104 North Lewis Street
Body
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Executive Summary
The property owners of 104 North Lewis Street are seeking to demolish the single family residence located on the property. The property is at the north east corner of North Lewis Street and First Street. Any structure within the historic downtown district built before 1945 must get a recommendation from the Historic Preservation Board and approval from Town Council prior to issuance of a demolition permit. The house was built in 1923 with several significant alterations over the years. The house is not historically landmarked. The Historic Preservation Board voted 5-2 on February 7, 2024 to recommend approval of the demolition.
Recommendation
The Historic Preservation Board held a public on hearing on February 7, 2024 at which they recommended approval with conditions of the demolition by a vote of 5-2. The condition of approval was to reiterate to the applicant that approval by the Historic Preservation Board was required for the design of the new home prior to a building permit being issued as required by code.
Proposed Motion
Approval
“I move to approve the Resolution as introduced by Title.”
Alternative Motions
Approval with Conditions
“I move to approve the Resolution as introduced by Title, with the following conditions:” (list conditions)
Continue item to next hearing (need more information to make decision)
“I move to continue this item to the meeting on xxxxx, 2024 to allow time for additional research regarding ______________”
Attachments
Attachment A: Resolution
Attachment B: Cultural Resource Survey
Attachment C: Resident Input