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Board reviews Empire House (119 Cayuga) restoration work, discusses training, grants and nominations; minutes approved

2937525 · April 9, 2025
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Summary

The Historic Resources Board was updated on Empire House (119 Cayuga), which staff said is listed on the National Register as locally significant and is undergoing an interior remodel with limited exterior restoration under an approved permit.

Staff reported that the building at 119 Cayuga (the Empire House) was listed on the National Register with a status of local significance and that the property recently changed ownership. Planning staff said the current project is primarily an interior remodel to continue office use; the owners removed a later exterior staircase, restored a window in that opening, and added a new deck and an ADA ramp or lift solution as part of the permitted work.

Planning staff said the current building permit for the work has been approved and that future exterior changes that are major (for example popping out windows, changing framing, or other exterior alterations) would return to the Historic Resources…

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