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Council approves certificate allowing demolition of nine structures for Broadway Live development; one council member dissents
Summary
Grove City Council approved a certificate of appropriateness to demolish nine structures for the Broadway Live project after a developer said salvageable historic materials would be preserved; the resolution passed with one 'no' vote from Council Member Dew.
Grove City Council voted on May 20 to approve a certificate of appropriateness permitting the demolition of nine structures as part of the Broadway Live redevelopment project in the town center.
Tim Kaskuski, the property owner and developer, told council the properties had become “pretty tough to maintain” and that planning staff had recommended proceeding with demolition. He said the developer had walked the buildings with historic-preservation representatives and identified salvageable items, including two columns and a hand-hewn beam from 3306 Columbus Street, and that those items would be offered to the preservation body for retention.
The council item, resolution CR-1-25, was handled by the councilmember presiding over the lands docket. After the public comment and the reading, the resolution was moved for approval. The motion passed; the roll call recorded a single dissent: Council Member Dew voted no.
Why it matters: Approval clears the way for the Broadway Live project to move forward in the town center by removing nine existing structures. The developer indicated intent to coordinate with historic-preservation stakeholders to salvage identified architectural elements.
Council record: The item was read and opened for public hearing. The developer represented that planning commission had recommended demolition with conditions, and he described work to identify salvageable historic elements for preservation. The council then approved the certificate of appropriateness by voice/roll-call vote. The clerk recorded Dew as the lone negative vote.
Next steps: With the certificate approved, the developer may proceed with demolition subject to any conditions imposed by the certificate and continued coordination with the historic-preservation representatives.
