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ARB denies demolition request for 520 North Sixth Avenue contributing house

2830716 · March 20, 2025
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The board refused an application to demolish the Gates Daniel House, a contributing Second Empire structure at 520 North Sixth Avenue, finding applicants did not present clear and convincing evidence of unreasonable hardship and noting community interest in preserving the structure.

The Pensacola Architectural Review Board on March 20 denied a demolition request for the Gates Daniel House at 520 North Sixth Avenue, a 1892 Second Empire–style contributing structure in the Old East Hill Preservation District.

Adrianne Walker explained the code standard: demolition of a contributing structure requires the applicant to demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of unreasonable economic hardship, or unusual and compelling circumstances, under the land development code (section 12‑3.10.1 as cited in the application). Adore Properties, represented by founder…

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