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Commission approves deconstruction of deteriorating barn after applicant cites structural failure and preservation work
Summary
The Commission unanimously approved a deconstruction (demolition) request for a deteriorating barn after the applicant, George Ramírez, described rot and contractor estimates; staff noted preservation records and UTSA research in files.
The San Antonio Historic Review Commission voted May 6 to approve a deconstruction request for a deteriorating historic barn, after the applicant explained the structure’s condition and presented contractor estimates.
Applicant George Ramírez told commissioners the barn had significant rot and structural failure and that reconstruction was not practical. He described prior preservation research and said portions of the structure (notably cedar beams) might be salvaged; he cited contractor estimates in the range of $100,000 to $128,000 depending on scope.
Staff noted the department’s archival materials and previous preservation work (including research involving UTSA) and said required documentation would remain in the public record. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about available archival materials and whether any fabric could be preserved; the applicant said the timber beams were the only likely salvageable elements.
On motion, the Commission approved the deconstruction with staff stipulations; the roll-call vote recorded unanimous approval in the meeting record.
Next steps: staff will finalize conditions of approval and the applicant will proceed under the Commission’s stipulations and local permit requirements.
