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Commission denies demolition for economic hardship at 4811 Elkins Avenue
Summary
The commission found the contributing bungalow at 4811 Elkins Avenue is not beyond reasonable repair and voted to deny the applicant’s request for demolition on economic‑hardship grounds.
The Historic Zoning Commission voted to deny the applicant’s request to demolish the contributing bungalow at 4811 Elkins Avenue under an economic‑hardship finding.
Staff presented interior and exterior inspection findings and an engineer’s report noting deterioration of some framing members, foundation issues and termite damage. Staff said while repairs and reinforcement will likely be needed, structures of this age frequently require such work and rarely justify full demolition. Staff further noted the applicant had not…
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