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Historic Zoning Commission denies retroactive demo request for 1103 Calvin Avenue and orders reconstruction
Summary
After extensive public comment and a staff investigation finding no evidence the house needed demolition, the commission disapproved a retroactive demolition permit for 1103 Calvin Avenue and required a new structure that matches the original site's scale and key Craftsman details, citing enforcement concerns and limited penalty authority.
The Metro Historic Zoning Commission voted to disapprove a retroactive demolition application for 1103 Calvin Avenue and ordered that the site be returned to a house of similar scale and historic character.
Staff told commissioners the contributing c.1921 structure in the Lockeland Springs Easton overlay was demolished on Feb. 16, 2026 without preservation or building permits. Staff said no engineer reports, professional evaluations or adequate pictorial evidence were submitted to show the house was in a condition that justified demolition under the ordinance (citing section 17.40.420E and design guideline section 3B). Staff recommended denial of the retroactive demolition permit and that any new application be reviewed by the commission rather than administratively.
Councilmember Clay Cap, speaking as the district representative,…
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