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Commissioners raise concerns about recent demolition and policy for drive-throughs near historic areas
Summary
Commissioners discussed a recent demolition near Tamarack, the status of the historic train depot, CEQA and ministerial versus discretionary reviews, and clarified city council direction to consider drive-through requests on an ad hoc basis.
Commissioners raised concerns about recent demolition activity at a site near Tamarack and discussed limits on the city's review authority for demolition and for future drive-through uses.
During the commissioners’ reports, Commissioner Lafferty described a recently demolished building at Tamarack (the former Stag and Line site) and asked whether demolition projects require historic assessments. Assistant Director and staff liaison Mike Strong explained that demolition alone is typically a ministerial action requiring a building permit; when a…
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