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Developer asks to remove landmark overlay at 1225 California Lane; commission continues case to July 16
Summary
An owner seeking to remove a Landmark Preservation Overlay at 1225 California Lane said the overlay prevents necessary exterior changes for lab/manufacturing use; commissioners asked staff to evaluate applying the overlay only to the historic house and voted 7-0 to continue the case to July 16 for further review.
An applicant seeking to remove a Landmark Preservation Overlay (LPO) at 1225 California Lane told the Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission on June 18 that the overlay restricts necessary exterior modifications, and the commission voted unanimously to continue the case to its July 16 meeting so staff and the applicant can explore alternatives.
Planner Alex Van Amberg described the proposal (KZA25-3) as a request to remove the LPO and rezone the property to office-commercial. The site was described as roughly 0.467 acres with a structure that staff and the applicant said has been substantially altered over time. Van Amberg said the Landmark…
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