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Commission approves demolition of deteriorated house at 13 Telfair Street, requests archival photos
Summary
The commission approved COA 26-26 to demolish a deteriorated circa-1910 dwelling at 13 Telfair Street after staff and Historic Augusta concluded the structure is beyond feasible repair; commissioners requested interior and exterior photos be taken for archival purposes prior to demolition.
The Augusta Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve COA 26-26, authorizing demolition of an approximately 600-square-foot dwelling built around 1910 at 13 Telfair Street in the Old Town Historic District. Staff explained the structure is the subject of a code-violation case (NA-2177) and that the building appears "too far gone" to be feasibly repaired.
Todd Kennedy presented the staff report and asked whether the commission wished to proceed with the applicant's request; Kennedy noted the applicant provided a letter and is not present. Commissioners discussed a court order referenced in staff materials; legal counsel clarified the order "requires the owner to repair or demolish" the dwelling, leaving both options open. Historic Augusta recommended taking interior photographs for archival documentation if feasible. Commissioner Young made the motion to accept staff recommendation to approve demolition; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Commissioners emphasized that demolition by neglect should not be encouraged and requested that Historic Augusta be given advance notice of the demolition date so archival photos can be taken before removal.
