HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC Resolution 2023-05 (Adopting Findings for Denial of a Demolition of a Pre-1946 Structure in the Neighborhood Conservation District, 320 Second Street North)City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION HPC 2023-05
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 2"d 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 the
City of Stillwater considered the request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Heritage Preservation
Commission of the City of Stillwater hereby denies the demolition. The 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 compatible
and 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 Heritage Preservation Commission this 15th day of March, 2023.
CIT F STILLWAT R
Matt Thueson, Heritage Preservation
Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Applicant's Property
Abstract Property Type
Lot 2, Block 16, Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota
Parcel ID: 2803020130130