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Board approves demolition of noncontributing accessory structure at 345 Garcia Street
Summary
The HDRB found the accessory structure at 345 Garcia Street noncontributing and approved its demolition, citing poor condition and building‑code deficiencies noted by a city inspector.
The Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board on May 13 approved demolition of a noncontributing accessory structure at 345 Garcia Street after staff and a city inspector documented structural and code deficiencies.
Staff background: The main residence at 345 Garcia Street is listed as contributing; the accessory structure under review (guest house/carport) was built after 1958, has mixed board and particle‑board construction, does not match the main house’s historic materials and was not identified on earlier historic inventories. A March 2025 city inspection flagged fire‑rating, electrical and mechanical code problems and generally poor condition.
Board action: Staff recommended approval of demolition under the city’s demolition criteria in section 14‑3.14 of the code. The board found the criteria met and voted to approve demolition; the roll call was unanimous.
Outcome: The accessory structure may be removed; the primary residence and front yard wall remain unchanged and were explicitly excluded from this case. Any future replacement structure will require separate design review.
