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Historic Resources Commission continues review of proposed six‑story building at 1036 South Oaks Street after neighbors raise height, sunlight and parking fears
Summary
The Historic Resources Commission voted to continue formal review of a proposed six‑story apartment building at 1036 South Oaks Street, advancing three variance requests while asking the applicant to supply complete architectural, landscape and site drawings before a final decision.
The Historic Resources Commission voted to continue formal review of an application to demolish the existing building and construct a six‑story residential building at 1036 South Oaks Street, and to advance consideration of three variance requests while tabling final decisions on demolition and other outstanding items.
The commission said it needed full, coordinated technical documents before taking final action: a complete site plan with plant and material callouts, detailed sections showing facade articulation, window and railing details, and clear grading information for the proposed below‑grade parking and garage access. Commissioners repeatedly told the applicant they want material cut sheets and shop drawings the commission can inspect against construction later.
Neighbors spoke against the scale and impacts of the proposed building. “A building that’s two and three times taller than its direct…
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