1. Redevelopment Plans
   The staff is unable to confirm that the proposed demolition is called for in a Redevelopment Plan.
2. Architectural Quality:
   The building is classified as contributing to the historic district. Built in 1890, this two story, two family, Second Empire residence contributes the existing intact streetscape, which presently has no vacant lots along this block.
3. Condition:
   The building is in disrepair, however it is salvageable. The exterior walls are sound except for a small hole in the north wall, and the roof is missing at the rear of the house. The building shares an interior, structural wall with the residence at 1908 Angelica.
   Demolition of this building would result in the deterioration of the other, which is in good condition and occupied.
4. Neighborhood Effect and Reuse Potential:
   1. Neighborhood Potential:
      The neighborhood is a National Register Historic District. Demolition of this building would have an adverse effect on the district. The building is eligible for state and federal Historic Preservation tax credits.
5. Urban Design:
   Contributing.
6. Proposed Subsequent Construction.
   After the proposed demolition, the lot will be sold to a neighbor and used as green space

1. Redevelopment Plans
   The proposed demolition is not called for in any Redevelopment Plan.
2. Architectural Quality:
   The building is classified as contributing. It is a three story, vernacular brick apartment building with influences of Renaissance Revival and Arts and Crafts styles. It was built in the late 19th Century.
3. Condition: The building is sound under definition of the ordinance.
4. Neighborhood Effect and Reuse Potential:
   1. Neighborhood Potential:
      The neighborhood is eligible for listing on the National Register. The buildings date mainly from the late-19th to early 20th Century. The lost of this massive building would have a negative impact on the streetscape of this area.
5. Urban Design:
   Contributing.
6. Proposed Subsequent Construction.
   A parking lot is planned for this location.

1. Redevelopment Plans
   The proposed demolition is not called for in any Redevelopment plan.
2. Architectural Quality:
   The building is a brick vernacular building with Romanesque Revival and Classic Revival influence. Individually, it is not of outstanding architectural design; however, it is an element in an already disturbed streetscape.
3. Condition:
   The building, while deteriorated, has no major structural problems. Neighborhood Effect and Reuse Potential:
   1. Neighborhood Potential:
      The building is part of an streetscape that has suffered other demolitions. Loss of this building would continue the damage to the historic streetscape and district.
4. Urban Design:
   Contributing.
5. Proposed Subsequent Construction
   None.

The staff recommends that per historic district standards, the permit application should be denied as not in compliance.

However, should the Board determine that the retaining wall is required, the design of the wall should replicate a historic stone retaining wall in design and materials.

The staff recommends that per historic district standards, the permit application should be denied as not in compliance.

However, should the Board determine that the retaining wall is required, the design of the wall should replicate a historic stone retaining wall in design and materials. Fences should not extend in front of the building line on Flora Place.

1. Redevelopment Plans
   The proposed demolition is not called for in any Redevelopment plan.
2. Architectural Quality:
   2652 Geyer is an unusual property type, comprised of a four-family flat on the east and a corner commercial storefront with two stories of residential above. A three-story commercial block such as this is unusual in the City. Stylistically, the building is influenced by the Romanesque Revival style, and displays considerable decorative brick detailing.
3. Condition:
   The building is vacant and deteriorated. While the roof and rear porches have collapsed, the exterior walls appear sound. There are several small holes at the south cornice line made by vandals attempting to remove decorative brick. Neighborhood Effect and Reuse Potential:
   1. Neighborhood Potential:
      The building is part of an intact streetscape, surrounded by similar buildings of identical scale, materials and date of construction: its loss would undermine the character of the neighborhood and street. It would be the first demolition on either side of the block. The building is located in a Certified Local Historic District, making it eligible for rehabilitation tax credits of 25% of the costs of rehabilitation.
4. Urban Design:
   Contributing. The building is a corner building and its loss will adversely affect the streetscape of both Geyer and Ohio.
5. Proposed Subsequent Construction
   None.

1. Redevelopment Plans
   The proposed demolition is not required by a Redevelopment plan.
2. Architectural Quality:
   The building is classified as contributing to the Shaw Certified Local Historic District. It is a two story brick, four-family built in the Romanesque Revival style. The building was built in the late 19th Century.
3. Condition:
   The building is sound under the definition of the ordinance. Neighborhood Effect and Reuse Potential:
   1. Neighborhood Potential:
      The neighborhood is a Certified Local Historic District. The buildings date mainly from the mid-19th to early 20th Century. This building is eligible for State and Federal Historic Preservation tax credits.
4. Urban Design:
   Contributing.
5. Proposed Subsequent Construction
   No construction is proposed at this time.