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Commission approves reconstruction plan for 5401 Alabama Avenue and ties demolition to building permit
Summary
After extended debate over salvage and reconstruction, the Historic Zoning Commission approved a reconstruction plan for 5401 Alabama Avenue and granted demolition approval contingent on the applicant securing the building permit for the reconstruction plan.
The Chattanooga Historic Zoning Commission approved plans to reconstruct the front of 5401 Alabama Avenue in Saint Elmo and authorized demolition tied explicitly to the reconstruction application, following hours of discussion about salvage and precedent for demolition of deteriorated historic buildings.
What the commission decided: The commission approved case HZ‑25‑107, a reconstruction and addition for the contributing circa‑1889 property, and added conditions that front‑facing siding and trim on the reconstructed portion match the historic size and profile; windows may be aluminum‑clad or composite; and reinstallation of original trim is encouraged where possible but not required. Separately, the commission voted to take up the related demolition application (HZD‑25‑6) and approved demolition with a condition that a demolition permit may not be…
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