HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.01.13 Exhibit_A.2_Relocation_CriteriaExhibit A.2
Relocation
Staff Findings
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26.415.090.C. Standards for the relocation of designated properties. Relocation for a
building, structure or object will be approved if it is determined that it meets any one of the
following standards:
1. It is considered a noncontributing element of a historic district and its relocation will not
affect the character of the historic district; or
2. It does not contribute to the overall character of the historic district or parcel on which it is
located and its relocation will not have an adverse impact on the Historic District or
property; or
3. The owner has obtained a certificate of economic hardship; or
4. The relocation activity is demonstrated to be an acceptable preservation method given the
character and integrity of the building, structure or object and its move will not adversely
affect the integrity of the Historic District in which it was originally located or diminish the
historic, architectural or aesthetic relationships of adjacent designated properties; and
Additionally, for approval to relocate all of the following criteria must be met:
Exhibit A.2
Relocation
Staff Findings
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1. It has been determined that the building, structure or object is capable of withstanding the
physical impacts of relocation;
2. An appropriate receiving site has been identified; and
3. An acceptable plan has been submitted providing for the safe relocation, repair and
preservation of the building, structure or object including the provision of the necessary
financial security.
Staff Findings: The applicant proposes relocation of the existing structure approximately 12’
towards the front lot line and 2’ away from the east lot line. No variations are requested.
There are two other Victorian era homes on
this blockface, though a non-historic
apartment building sits between 1020 and
those other resources, disrupting any strong
relationship between them. Based on the
1896 Willit’s map seen at right, and the
current aerial image below, buildings on this
blockface have historically lacked a
consistent front setback. (Please note that the
map at right also demonstrates that the
existing outbuildings were not present in the
Victorian era.) Staff finds that the proposed
on-site relocation of this home is an
appropriate preservation outcome because it
will provide separation between the historic
resource and the new construction, and will
improve the visibility of the historic structure.
It will not disrupt the integrity of the relationship between this historic resource and any others.
The applicant has provided a
structural engineer’s preliminary
finding that the historic resource can
be safely relocated. Standard
conditions of approval regarding
appropriate relocation techniques,
and a security to be held by the City
during construction are included in
the resolution.
Staff finds that the relocation criteria
highlighted above are met and
recommends HPC grant approval.