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Developers present 3‑story proposal for 1006 Jefferson; commission raises demolition and relocation concerns
Summary
At a complimentary review, Develop Design Studio described a proposed three‑story mixed‑use building at 1006 Jefferson Avenue with roughly 4,000 sq ft of street‑level commercial space and about 10 condominiums above; commissioners expressed concern about demolishing and relocating an altered circa‑1875 house and noted the commission will apply its updated demolition ordinance when the project returns.
Develop Design Studio representatives presented a complimentary review of plans to demolish an altered one‑story building at 1006 Jefferson Avenue and replace it with a three‑story mixed‑use building featuring commercial space at street level and residential condominiums above.
Leslie Paval, representing Develop Design Studio, said the proposed building would be three stories from the street with a partially visible basement and a rooftop amenity. "At street level, approximately 4,000 square feet of commercial space will be available in the front and ... 10 condominiums in this building," Paval said, describing a transitional elevational design intended to be respectful of the square.
Jeff Williams, the project's civil engineer, described the existing altered building as a highly modified structure with an original core the owner estimates at about 800 square feet and an original construction date of around 1875. "The original was built in 1875," Williams said, adding that the building has been added onto multiple times and that moving the original structure would likely require removing the roof and pose significant expense.
Commissioners and staff discussed process and feasibility. Staff noted the commission will be using an updated demolition section of the ordinance for the first time on such a case and that applicants will need to provide substantial documentation, including structural justification and a site plan. Commissioners asked whether demolition could proceed only after site plans and relocation options were fleshed out; staff and several commissioners said substantial documentation and possible variances will be required before any demolition approval.
No formal action was taken; the item was a complimentary review and staff and the applicant agreed to return with further information, including structural assessments, potential costs for moving the historic portion, and coordination with planning for any necessary variances.
Next steps: the applicant will continue the entitlement process with planning and return to the commission with required documentation and a formal application.
