Title
HPC09-42 Demolition, 138 Bulloch Ave., Land Lots 384, 375
Body
Item Summary:
Applicant Steve Allen request Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of a garage located on property at 138 Bulloch Ave.
Staff Report:
Background
The Dolvin House, constructed in 1900, is an example of a Colonial Revival style structure. The accessory building, proposed for demolition, was likely constructed circa1950. An aerial photo of the site taken in 1955 indicates that an accessory building existed in this location in 1955.
Proposal
The purpose of this application is to request demolition approval for the accessory building. The applicant cites lack of historic character and architectural integrity as reasons for approval. Following demolition approval, the applicant will submit an HPC application for the rehabilitation of the historic structure and possibly for an additional building on the site.
Zoning
The property is zoned H-R/H-R (Historic Roswell / Historic Roswell).
North: H-R/H-R (Historic Roswell / Historic Roswell)
South: OPc (Office Professional Conditional)
East: H-R/H-R (Historic Roswell / Historic Roswell)
West: H-R/H-R (Historic Roswell / 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.
Surrounding Area
The structure is located on Bulloch Avenue in the Mimosa Boulevard area of the Roswell Historic District. The Mimosa Boulevard area began as the social center for the principles of the Mills. The Mimosa Boulevard area, including Bulloch Avenue, contains many contributing structures including several of Roswells antebellum estates. In close proximity to the site in question are several significant structures dating to the late 19th century including Bulloch Hall, and Mimosa Hall. The entire avenue is part of the Roswell National Register District listed in 1974.
Historic District Design Guidelines
Demolition
The demolition of historic structures should not occur.
Demolition may only be approved if one or more of the following conditions are met: 1) Where public safety and welfare requires the removal of a structure or building, 2) Where the structural instability or deterioration of a property is demonstrated through a report by a structural engineer or architect, 3) Where buildings have lost their original architectural integrity and no longer contribute to the character of the district, 4) an inappropriate or nonsignificant addition or accessory structure.
The accessory structure is two stories with a concrete block foundation and gabled roof with exposed rafter tails. The age of the accessory structure in comparison to the age of the primary structure renders it noncontributing to the site.
Staff Recommendation
The staff recommends approval of the demolition application with the following condition:
1. A demolition permit shall not be issued until plans for the rehabilitation of the historic house are approved by the Historic Preservation Commission.
Presented by:
Cherith Marshall, Planner II