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HRC asks for more documentation, street‑level design and context before weighing demolition and 6‑story apartment plan at 1036 South Front Street

3338654 · May 16, 2025
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Developers seeking to replace a heavily altered Swiss‑chalet building at 1036 South Front Street with a six‑story apartment building were asked May 15 to provide as‑built documentation of the existing structure, street‑level sections and revised facade studies before the Historic Resources Commission will consider a demolition recommendation.

Developers and architects seeking conceptual review for a proposed six‑story apartment building at 1036 South Front Street heard extended questioning and were asked to provide additional documentation and revised design studies before the Historic Resources Commission will weigh any demolition request.

Scott Patton (Arcadia Development) and the project team presented a conceptual design for a U‑shaped, six‑story residential building with a podium garage and approximately 100 units. The team described material choices — red/brown brick on the lower podium and hardy panel at the upper two floors — and said the building would be roughly 71 feet tall and feature a central courtyard for light and ventilation. The Ground Floor design as presented showed a semi‑open parking podium with controlled…

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