The Historic Review Board voted Aug. 12 to rerate 211 West Center from medium to low (application 2025‑811211) and approved the applicant’s request to remove the property from medium‑rating protections, making it eligible for a subsequent COA for demolition. The applicant’s representative, Shelby Collier, described significant alterations to the front facade, mismatched siding materials, and foundation/crawl space deterioration discovered during inspection. Staff reviewed the property and said more on‑site photos and documentation would help determine salvageability; however, the board concluded by majority that the property’s alterations and loss of historic fabric justified rerating.

Why it matters
Rerating from medium to low changes the property’s eligibility for demolition under local ordinance; the board’s action could lead to demolition pending the owner’s next steps. The vote was not unanimous: at least two board members opposed the final demolish authorization and expressed interest in an on‑site visit before approving demolition.

Details and vote
- Applicant representative: Shelby Collier (introduced the packet and photos).
- Staff assessment: property altered, enclosed porch and new/changed siding, nonhistoric garage addition; staff requested additional documentation to confirm salvageability before recommending demolition.
- Board action: Motion to rerate and allow demolition carried by a 5‑to‑2 vote; several members stated they preferred a site visit before demolition but supported rerating.

Follow‑up
Staff will record the rerating change. If the owner applies for a COA for demolition, the board will review that request; staff and board members indicated they would like additional documentation and photos and at least one board member asked to visit the property before a demolition COA would be considered.