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HPC09-41, Demolition, 96 Pratt St., Roswell United Methodist Church, Land Lot 385
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Item Summary:
Roswell United Methodist Church is requesting permission to demolish the two structures located at 96 Pratt Street in accordance with the Roswell Historic District Guidelines. It is their intent to maintain the 96 Pratt street proerty as green space for the foreseeable future.
Staff Report:
Background
The primary structure located at 96 Pratt Street was constructed in 1910 according to the Fulton County Tax Digest and is classified as “Historic” on the Historic Properties Map.
Proposal
The applicant’s proposal is for the demolition of both structures located at 96 Pratt Street. The applicant states that they meet four conditions of demolition required by the Historic District Design Guidelines.
If the demolition application is approved, the Church intends to maintain the property as green space and use it for outdoor activities.
Zoning
The property is zoned H-R/H-R (Historic Roswell / Historic Roswell).
North: R-2/H-R (Single Family Residential/Historic Roswell)
South: H-R/H-R (Historic Roswell/Historic Roswell)/R-2/H-R (Single Family Residential/Historic
Roswell)
East: H-R/H-R (Historic Roswell/Historic Roswell)
West: E-2/H-R (Single Family Residential / Historic Roswell)
Department Comments
Fire:
· There are no comments at this time.
Landscaping:
· There are no comments at this time.
Public Works/Environmental:
· There are no comments at this time.
Transportation
· The applicant must act appropriately to prevent any debris from flying over or land in the traveling pavement or the City of Roswell & GDOT right-of-ways.
Building:
· Demolition permit can be granted with the condition that the contractor must conduct testing and abatement for asbestos and lead base paint as necessary.
Engineering:
· There are no comments at this time.
Recreation and Parks:
· There are no comments.
Significance
The struct...
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