Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The meeting begins with a delay due to a lack of quorum, followed by updates and eventual confirmation of attendance. The meeting begins with a delay due to a lack of quorum, followed by updates and eventual confirmation of attendance.

The Chairman formally opens the meeting, introduces the Historic Preservation Commission, its mission, and outlines the meeting procedures for presentations and public comments. The Chairman formally opens the meeting, introduces the Historic Preservation Commission, its mission, and outlines the meeting procedures for presentations and public comments.

Staff presents findings and recommendations for the demolition of 1076 Canton Street (Founders Hall), detailing its history, architectural style, and the five criteria for demolition. Staff presents findings and recommendations for the demolition of 1076 Canton Street (Founders Hall), detailing its history, architectural style, and the five criteria for demolition.

The applicant explains the need for demolition due to severe structural issues. Commissioners question the feasibility of restoration versus demolition and seek comparative analysis. The applicant explains the need for demolition due to severe structural issues. Commissioners question the feasibility of restoration versus demolition and seek comparative analysis.

Members of the public express strong concerns about the demolition of a historic property, emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence and accountability for neglect. Members of the public express strong concerns about the demolition of a historic property, emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence and accountability for neglect.

The commission discusses deferring the demolition vote to allow for a work session to further investigate restoration alternatives and compare with other historic preservation projects. The commission discusses deferring the demolition vote to allow for a work session to further investigate restoration alternatives and compare with other historic preservation projects.

Staff presents findings and recommendations for the new construction and site changes, including conditions for approval related to transparency, fencing, and lighting. Staff presents findings and recommendations for the new construction and site changes, including conditions for approval related to transparency, fencing, and lighting.

The applicant details proposed changes to the site plan, including the relocation of the ADA cottage, addition of a pool house, and design changes to the bar and main building facade. The applicant details proposed changes to the site plan, including the relocation of the ADA cottage, addition of a pool house, and design changes to the bar and main building facade.

Public comments and commission discussion on the new construction application, leading to the approval of the new construction with conditions, explicitly excluding the demolition of the historic building's core. Public comments and commission discussion on the new construction application, leading to the approval of the new construction with conditions, explicitly excluding the demolition of the historic building's core.

The meeting concludes with the approval of previous meeting minutes and formal adjournment. The meeting concludes with the approval of previous meeting minutes and formal adjournment.