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Commission conditionally approves demolition of contributing house at 2471 McDowell, 4-3

5473517 · July 25, 2025
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After reviewing structural assessments and letters of support, the commission granted conditional demolition approval for the 1916 house at 2471 McDowell Street and authorized construction of a new single-family home, with conditions and timelines; the vote was 4 in favor, 3 opposed.

The Augusta Historic Preservation Commission voted 4–3 to grant conditional approval to demolish the contributing 1916 house at 2471 McDowell Street and to allow construction of a new single-family home on the lot, subject to conditions. Staff concluded the petitioner presented sufficient evidence that rehabilitation posed an unreasonable hardship and recommended conditional approval. The approval included that the…

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