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Commission reviews conceptual replacement for unsafe building at 2228 Cedar Street; preservation groups and neighbors urge exploration of stabilizing options
Summary
The commission discussed conceptual plans for a new duplex to replace 2228 Cedar Street in Union Hill after the city’s building commissioner declared the existing Greek Revival building unsafe. Historic Richmond urged exploring stabilization alternatives before demolition; CAR asked the applicant for design adjustments if demolition proceeds.
Richmond — Commissioners reviewed a conceptual proposal for a new duplex to replace a distressed Greek Revival double house at 2228 Cedar Street after the city’s building commissioner declared the structure unsafe. The owner reported severe foundation and framing deterioration discovered during exploratory demolition and interior work, while neighbors and preservation advocates urged exploring alternatives to demolition.
Background and status
The property at 2228 Cedar Street was previously discussed by the commission to pursue rehabilitation and an addition. During interior demolition for preparation of construction drawings, the owner’s team discovered that the foundation mortar and some framing had deteriorated to a degree the building commissioner described as an unsafe structure. The building commissioner issued a violation and advised that demolition permits not proceed until CAR had reviewed conceptual replacement designs. The violation currently lists no firm…
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