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Council upholds BAR and denies demolition request for 1301 Wertland Street
Summary
City Council denied an appeal that would have allowed demolition of a contributing historic structure at 1301 Wertland Street, siding with the Board of Architectural Review that the Wharton Baker House should be preserved.
Charlottesville City Council voted to deny a certificate of appropriateness (COA) for demolition of the Wharton Baker House at 1301 Wertland Street, upholding the unanimous May decision of the Board of Architectural Review (BAR).
Why it matters: The house dates from the early 1840s and is listed as a contributing structure in the Wertland Street historic district on state and national registers; councilors said preserving the house helps maintain the district’s historical integrity even as the city pursues more housing.
The case: Planning staff explained the BAR’s review criteria for demolition, noting the house’s age and association with early University of Virginia staff.…
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