Historic district commission recommends approval of demolition permit for 26075 (Woodlore/Windor) Road

The Billie Franklin Historic District Commission on May 6 recommended approval of a demolition permit for a property listed as 26075 (transcribed variously as “Windor” and “Woodlore”) Road after commissioners said the house did not appear to have historic or architectural significance.

The applicant, who gave his first name as Matthew, told the commission he is the property owner and had submitted materials for review: “I’m the owner,” he said.

Chair opened the item by noting the commission had the packet of photographs and documents and that, while the property is outside the historic district proper, ordinance requires the commission to review demolition applications within the village. Commissioners then considered whether the house warranted preservation. One committee member said, “I do not,” when asked whether they saw architectural significance, and no commissioner raised objections.

A committee member moved to approve the demolition permit and forward the commission’s recommendation to the building department. The motionmaker explicitly referenced the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, citing Section 9 as the guideline the commission relied on in forming its recommendation. The motion was seconded, members vocalized their support and the commission recorded the motion as carried.

The commission indicated the next administrative step is referral to the building department (a staff name, Bill Denney, was mentioned during the exchange as someone who the applicant or staff might contact), where final permitting steps will be handled. The commission did not identify any conditions attached to its recommendation.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:29 p.m.