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HistoricalAdvisoryBoard | 2006-08-03 | 7 | of a residential structure at 1534 Buena Vista Avenue that was destroyed by two fires. The building was constructed in 1909, but is not listed on the Historical Building Study List. Mr. Vu stated that the proposed project is brought before the Board because it involves partial demolition of a structure built prior to 1942. Given the amount of damage already sustained to the building, the applicants are proposing to remove the remaining garage and three storage rooms on the ground floor in order to construct a new single-family dwelling. Staff will continue to work with the applicants to ensure the new residence is consistent with the intended design approach and compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Staff is recommending approval of Certificate of Approval, CA06-0014, to allow the demolition of the remainder of the structure at 1534 Buena Vista Ave., with conditions as stated in draft Resolution. In response to Board Member Lynch's inquiry regarding the proposed new single-family dwelling, Mr. Vu stated that staff will consider any comments made by this Board tonight during the Design Review process. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Kevin Frederick, 1287 Caroline St., requested that the owner try to salvage any of the historic materials during the demolition. Sebastian Martinez, architect, stated that he will make every effort to match original house. There were no further speaker slips. Chair Anderson closed the public hearing and opened the floor to Board discussion. The Board thanked the applicant for reviewing the plans for the new single-family dwelling. M/S (Irons, Lynch) and unanimous to approve Certificate of Approval, CA06-0014, for the demolition of the remainder of an existing dwelling at 1534 Buena Vista Ave. 5-0-0. Ayes: 5; Noes: 0; Absent: 0; Motion carries. 5. Certificate of Approval - CA06-0022 - Applicant: Fargo Farnesi Inc. - 2427 Clement Ave. The applicant requests a Certificate of Approval to demolish more than thirty percent (30%) of a commercial structure, portions of which were constructed prior to 1942, located at the above address for the purpose of expanding the existing business. The site is located at 2427 Clement Ave. within an M-2, General Industrial (Manufacturing) District. Doug Garrison, Planner III, presented the staff report. Due to the scope of existing structural problems, it may be necessary to completely demolish and then rebuild the entire building. The reconstructed building would incorporate the important design elements and building materials of the original structure. The front façade of the building contains the architectural details that are of most interest stylistically and as an historic resource. These details will be preserved or rebuilt with similar materials. Minutes of August 3, 2006 Regular Historical Advisory Board Meeting Page 7 | HistoricalAdvisoryBoard/2006-08-03.pdf |