HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-065 (Adopting Findings For Denial For Demolition Of Pre-1946 Structure In Neighborhood Conservation District For 320 2nd Street N)City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2023-065
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS FOR DENIAL FOR A
DEMOLITION OF A PRE-1946 STRUCTURE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR 320 2ND STREET NORTH
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater received demolition and design permit applications
from Pat and Amy Estenson ("Applicant"), located 320 2nd Street North, legally described as in
Exhibit A (the "Property"), regarding the demolition of a single- family home built in 1858 and
the infill construction of a new structure; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2023, the Heritage Preservation Commission for theCity of
Stillwater considered the request and forwarded a recommendation for denial to the Stillwater
City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Stillwater,
Minnesota hereby denies the demolition. Th denial of the demolition and associated infill is
based on the following findings:
The proposed demolition does not meet the requirements of the Stillwater Demolition
Ordinance, Sec. 31-215:
1. Demolition of the resource has been evaluated against and, on balance, has
been found to not support of the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan
and relevant area plans, taking into account factors such as: the merits of
proposed new development on the site, the merits of preserving the resource,
and the area's desired character; and
2. Denial of a demolition permit would not effectively deprive the owner of all
reasonable use of the site, as the structure is currently occupied and is safe for
human occupancy.
a. This would not be an investment property, so the reasonable rate of return
standard would not apply.
b. As a non -income producing properties consistent of an owner -occupied
single- or two-family dwelling and/or institutional use not solely operating for
profit, the owner's has the ability to convert the property to a compatibleand
conforming use in its present condition or, if rehabilitated.
c. Noneconomic reason: There is not a situation substantially inadequate to
meet the applicant's needs because of specific health and/or safety issues.
Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 18th day of April, 2023.
CITY OF ILLWATER,
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST-,
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Beth Wolf, City Cl
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the A li 's Prol2erty
Abstract Property Type
Lot 2, Block 16, Stillwater, Washington County,
Minnesota Parcel ID: 2803020130130