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DRC hears demolition request for 119 Church Street; staff and commissioners say building likely beyond feasible repair
Summary
The DRC reviewed a request to demolish the damaged, National Register–surveyed non‑contributing house at 119 Church Street after tree damage and prolonged exposure left the structure structurally compromised.
The owner and contractor of 119 Church Street requested permission to demolish a circa 1920s timber frame dwelling that the National Register survey lists as non‑contributing. The applicant said the property suffered significant structural damage from a fallen tree and prolonged exposure and provided contractor cost estimates and structural commentary. Historic preservation staff member Emily reviewed the regulatory standard: demolition in the historic district is permitted only in extraordinary circumstances — for example when a…
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