HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPC Resolution 2023-28 (RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL FOR A DEMOLITION OF A PRE-1946 STRUCTURE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR 320 2ND STREET NORTH)City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION HPC 2023-28
RESOLUTION THE 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 portions of a
single- family home built in 1858 and the infill construction of a new structure; and
WHEREAS, on August 16, 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 approves the demolition. The approval of the
demolition and associated infill is based on the following findings:
The proposed demolition meets the requirements of the Stillwater Demolition
Ordinance, Sec. 31-215:
FINDINGS
(1) Demolition of the resource has been evaluated against and, on balance, has
been found to support of the goals and policies of the comprehensive planand
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 effectively deprive the owner of all
reasonable use of the site.
(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
dwelling not solely operating for profit, the owner is unable to convert the
property to a compatibleand conforming use in its present condition or, if
rehabilitated.
(c) Noneconomic reason: There is 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 16th day of August, 2023.
CITY OF STILLWATER
Matt Thueson, Heritage Preservation
Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Tim lGladhill, 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