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Commission approves first reading for Mayfair redevelopment with public‑access, historic conditions
Summary
The Sanford City Commission voted 4–1 on Oct. 27 to approve first reading of a planned‑development rezoning for the Mayfair building at 1000 E. First St., attaching conditions for historic review and a publicly accessible lobby display.
The Sanford City Commission voted 4–1 on Oct. 27 to approve first reading of a planned‑development rezoning for the historic Mayfair building at 1000 E. First St., setting conditions intended to preserve the century‑old structure and provide limited public access.
The ordinance, advanced on first reading, directs the owner to pursue historic‑preservation review under the city’s design schedule and to provide public‑facing space in the building’s entry area. Hal Canter, attorney for applicant 1000 East First Estates LLC, said the project will restore the main hotel building and operate office, training and residential units for personnel affiliated with World Olivet Assembly. “We are capable of a cost range” to restore the building, Canter said, estimating a rehabilitation cost between $15 million and $30 million.
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