AgdaPkt 2016-01-11 Closed and Joint SA PFA

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7.A. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager January 11, 2016 SUBJECT Modification to the Mezesville Historic District to remove 1016 Warren Street as a "Contributor" to the District RECOMMENDATION Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution to amend the Mezesville Historic District to remove 1016 Warren Street as a "Contributor" to the District BACKGROUND The property at 1016 Warren Street previously contained a 950 s.f. single family residence (890 s.f. living area, 60 s.f. covered porch). This residence was listed as a Contributor to the Mezesville Historic District. A Contributor to an historic district is a building or structure that was built within the historical timeframe for the district, retains its physical integrity, and helps to convey the general understanding of the district's significance. On May 28, 2014, the property owner submitted a Building Permit application and associated plan sets to construct additions to all four sides of the existing structure. During the Building Permit plan check process, staff noted that the structure was historic. The owner was notified that the project would require Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) review and Planning Commission approval. Unfortunately, the owner had substantially demolished the single family home on the property without obtaining any permission and/or permits from the City in violation of various provisions of state and local laws (the existing non-historic detached garage was not demolished and remains on-site). The City pursued legal action against the owner and a settlement agreement was reached. Among several provisions, the agreement provided for the property owner submit a $25,000 payment to the City. The funds could be used (but are not obligated to be used) to further the Mezesville Historic District and public education on the subject. On April 7, 2015, the Planning Commission approved an Architectural Permit to allow the construction of a new 1,698 s.f. single-family residence with a 52 s.f. covered porch on the vacant lot.