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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2005-11-03 | 3 | designate their property a Monument due to a lack of financial incentive and delays in the public hearing process for the proposed structural alterations they have planned. Based on the conclusion of the ARG report, the existing demolition controls, and the owner's opposition, Staff cannot support the recommendation to designate the property at 2320 Lincoln Avenue a Historical Monument. Chair Anderson opened the Public Hearing. Jeffrey Ow, spoke in favor of the recommendation and has done further research on the property which he included in a letter submitted to the Board. Kevin Frederick, AAPS, spoke in favor of the recommendation. Board Member Lynch read an article by Woody Minor, which indicates that the structure located at 2320 Lincoln Avenue, formally known as the "Encinal Saloon", was erected in the late 1860's and is oldest and most intact surviving commercial building. In response to Chair Anderson inquiry about whether the proposed project plans would come before this Board for approval, Ms Eliason stated that a Certificate of Approval from this Board will be required for the proposed demolition of more than 30% of the structure. The application is tentatively scheduled for the January 5, 2006 meeting. In response to Vice-Chair Miller's inquiry regarding the level of protection for a monument, Ms Eliason stated that the HAB has purview over any structural modifications for all designated monuments. There are also stricter penalties for any unauthorized demolition. In response to Vice-Chair Miller's question regarding whether the owner's consent is needed recommendation, Ms. Eliason answered in the affirmative. Board Member Iverson advised the Board that she would like more time to consider this. She asked that the Board continue this item to a future meeting. M/S (Iverson, Miller) to continue this item until the January meeting for further consideration. 4-0-1. Ayes: 4; Noes: 0; Absent: 1; Motion carries. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Invitation to the Webster Renaissance Completion Celebration to be held on Friday, November 4th at Hawthorne Suites on Webster Street. Minutes of November 3, 2005 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting 3 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2005-11-03.pdf |