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Board splits on fate of 1920s house at 1803 Second Street; approves variances for new house after reconsideration and design changes
Summary
After intense public comment and expert reports saying the house was structurally unsalvageable, the Historic Preservation Board on Jan. 10 approved variances to allow a new single‑family house at 1803 Second Street, but only after a formal reconsideration and a directive that the applicant refine the garage/street facade.
The Historic Preservation Board spent lengthy discussion on Jan. 10 over an application to demolish an existing contributing house at 1803 Second Street and build a new single‑family home, ultimately approving three variances after a contentious exchange and a formal reconsideration.
City staff and two structural engineering reports concluded the existing wood‑frame building had suffered extensive structural and water damage and could not be economically preserved. The applicant submitted revised plans in response to board comments given at an earlier hearing, including a revised ground‑floor treatment, a stone‑clad flush garage door to reduce glazing at the street level, and adjustments intended…
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