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Historic properties and development: Marycliff likely to be demolished absent an outside buyer; JP Connell permit on 60‑day hold; 1021 Highway 109 demolition OK
Summary
Planning staff reported to the commission that the Marycliff residence owner offered either to donate the house for relocation or to sell the 115-acre property, options the city said are impractical; staff warned City Council could authorize demolition on March 10 absent another buyer.
Planning staff gave updates on three properties of historic concern and on a large nearby subdivision grading permit.
Marycliff residence: Staff said the property owner (the provenance that owns Marinus Retreat) offered two options after a demolition request: donate the residence if the city would relocate it, or sell the full 115-acre property to the city. Planning staff said relocation is impractical given the structure’s mass and transport constraints on Route 109 and that purchasing the acreage is inconsistent with the city’s strategic plan to limit new park development. The department told the commission it briefed the Planning and Parks committee and that, unless another option is found, the city council…
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