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Urban Design Commission approves two demolitions and a duplex plan along NW 20th Street corridor
Summary
At the July 23 meeting the commission approved demolition of two altered early‑20th century structures and approved a residential duplex proposal at 1016 NW 20 Fourth Street, citing engineering reports and staff findings that the buildings lack historical significance and do not meet structural standards.
The Urban Design Commission on July 23 approved three separate applications in the NW 20th Street area: demolition of structures at 904 NW 20 Third Street and 908 NW 20 Third Street, and approval to demolish one structure and construct a duplex at 1016 NW 20 Fourth Street.
Staff presented engineering reports and photographs for each property and concluded the remaining structures have significant structural deficiencies and are not of architectural or historical significance. Michael Filbert, speaking for staff, summarized the findings: the engineering reports document structural issues and evidence of modification that diminished historical integrity, and staff…
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