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Historic Landmark Commission postpones 705 West Lynn demolition, refers case to Architectural Review Committee
Summary
After hearing neighborhood objections and seeing a neighborhood‑proposed site plan that retains the front portion of an 1895 house, the commission postponed the demolition request for 705 West Lynn, asked the applicant to bring a revised plan to the Architectural Review Committee, and will reconsider the item at the next HLC meeting.
The Historic Landmark Commission on Feb. 5 postponed action on a demolition application for a circa‑1895 house at 705 West Lynn Street and referred the matter to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) for further review and neighborhood engagement.
Staff said the single‑story center‑passage house contributes to the West Line National Register District and the nomination lists the property as eligible for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Staff evaluated the property and concluded it did not meet two criteria for local landmark designation, but recommended the commission comment on…
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