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Committee tables Mills Act contract for 1338 Filbert Street after preservation and housing concerns
Summary
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee unanimously tabled a proposed Mills Act contract for 1338 Filbert Street after preservation groups and neighbors raised concerns that the project had already completed much of its rehabilitation, reduced unit count from 10 to 4 and involved extensive subterranean work. The item will not go to the full board.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee on Nov. 3, 2016, unanimously tabled consideration of a Mills Act historic-preservation contract for 1338 Filbert Street after members heard concerns from preservation advocates and neighbors.
Shannon Ferguson of the Planning Department described the Mills Act program and the Filbert Street application, saying the building is landmark number 232 and that the owners had already completed substantial seismic work and planned to invest "over $900,000" in exterior restoration to rehabilitate the building and garden. "The department currently holds 22 active Mills Act…
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