historic resources Commission

Agenda meeting—September 18, 2008--6:30 PM

Action Summary

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Commissioners present:  Sizemore, Veatch, Meyer, Antle, Wiechert, Marvin

Commissioners excused:  Williams

Staff present:  Braddock Zollner, Parker

ITEM NO. 7:        MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 

A. Ms. Braddock Zollner stated Development Services had been reviewing the property at 617 West 4^th street for several years.  She said a code enforcement officer had determined the structure was not safe.  She said the property owner had not addressed deterioration issues.  Ms. Braddock Zollner stated Staff had determined the structure was so deteriorated there was no longer historic character in the home and the City was requesting to demolish the structure. 

Commissioner Wiechert asked if the property owner was local.

Ms. Braddock Zollner stated one of the property owners lived in Topeka, Kansas and one property owner was local.

Commissioner Antle asked Staff what the age of the structure was.

Ms. Braddock Zollner stated the house was built circa 1910.

Ms. Braddock Zollner said the demolition had been published in the Lawrence Journal World.

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Commissioner Meyer, seconded by Commissioner Veatch, to approve the demolition permit for 617 West 4^th street.

Motion carried unanimously, 6-0