Planning Department 897 Summit Avenue Application for Designation as a Historic Landmark City Council October 15, 2012
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897 Summit Avenue
Application for Designation as a Historic Landmark
City CouncilOctober 15, 2012
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Project Summary
• Applicant & Owner: Stacey R. Strickler • Built in 1894• Architect: Unknown• Original location: 397 N. Raymond Ave.• Date moved: 1915• Significant under criterion C because:
>Locally significant example of a Folk Victorian house
>Retains significant integrity• HPC recommended approval of the designation at its
July 16, 2012 meeting.
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Recommendation & Effects
• Staff recommendation: Approve designation of 897 Summit Avenue as a landmark
• Effects of landmark designation:>Future protection of exterior features from
inappropriate alteration or demolition>Eligible to apply for Historic Property Contract
(Mills Act)>Eligible to use State Historical Building Code>Potential variances from current Zoning
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Property Location
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Front Elevation
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View from Northeast & Rear
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Questions?
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