HPC 201303367, Demolition, 1075 Canton Street, Old Blacksmith Row, M. Lowry Enterprises, Inc. Land Lot 412
Item Summary:
Applicant is requesting approval of the partial demolition of the main structure and complete demolition of the rear accessory structure.
Staff Report:
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of partial demolition of the main structure and complete demolition of the accessory structure. Staff conditions the following in regards to alterations made as a result of the partial demolition of the main structure:
1. That the roof on the original house be clad in cedar shakes to match the original roofing material found in the attic.
2. That all replacement windows are constructed of wood and in the appropriate light configuration.
Issue
The applicant is proposing to partially demolish parts of the main residential structure and completely demolish the metal accessory structure in the rear.
History
The residential structure located at 1075 Canton Street was constructed in 1900 according to the Fulton County Tax Digest and is classified as "Historic" on the Historic Properties Map. The 1988 Historic Property Survey lists the construction date at pre 1899, based off of information from the book, Roswell: A Pictorial History. The publication states that the main structure on the site was "the first Methodist parsonage" and that the building "was purchased in 1899 for $350.00." It also states that the house was "originally only two rooms" but that it "was enlarged and sold in 1920 for $3000.00."
The prefab metal warehouse at the back of the property was built in 1969. There is no historical significance to this structure.
No previous HPC applications were found for this property.
Analysis
The Design Guidelines state that "demolition of historic structures should not occur." However, when demolition cases are presented to the Historic Preservation Commission, the Design Guidelines state that "demolition ma...
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