2001-60 DESIGNATING A HISTORIC DISTRICT - MACON PLACE

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HASC July 18, 2001 Page Two from the Zoning Board of Appeals(ZBA)before construction can occur. Staff recommended approval and the board voted to approve the variance at the July 12, 2001 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting with the stipulation that one-hour fire-rated construction occur on the east and west walls of the garage. The 1915 era Craftsman Bungalow has been sided with vinyl siding. The home is located near the western boundary of the Near West Historic District and the survey form indicates that it is not a contributing structure to the district. The construction of the garage will not destroy any significant historical or architectural features of the site. The construction of the garage will be compatible with the size, scale, material and character of the property and the neighborhood. , Staff recommends approval of the certificate as presented. I It was moved and seconded (Little/Atwater) to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for 227 North Haworth as presented. Mr. Oak asked how a fire wall rating would be obtained. Mrs. Baum stated that there would be double dry wall and Bullock Garages, the contractor,was aware of the requirement. Mr. Atwater asked if access would be through the alley and it was stated that it would be. Following discussion, the motion carried unanimously. Mr.Atwater asked why the structure was non-contributing. Ms. Miller stated that it could be because of the siding, other than that it was unknown. Ms. Miller reported that staff issued a Certificate for 600 West Main Street to allow a shed which is temporary and can be moved. The house at that address is a non-contributing structure. Rooselvelt Junior High School National Register of Historic Places Registration, Finlay Properties Ms. Cindi Bills, Prince/Alexander Architects, Inc., was present and stated that her company represents Finlay Properties. Ms. Bills stated that construction of the school began in 1917 and halted due to World War I. Construction was resumed and finished in 1921. Finlay Properties will be renovating the school into apartments. Ms. Bills stated that the school is Gothic Revival in style and the only school in this area with the elaborate turrets and parapets. There have been minor renovations including the most significant in 1976 with the addition of a gymnasium. The main feature is the auditorium which is original and seats 800 with a balcony that seats an additional 200. The auditorium will be left intact although the seating will be removed. There will be four apartments in the old gymnasium.