Johannes-Cohen Architects - applicant

Washington University - owner

PRELIMINARY REVIEW: Addendum to previous preliminary review regarding color of window glazing for new multi-story commercial building.

PREVIOUS ACTION: 11/13/00 - The Preservation Board reviewed the demolition of the existing "Talayna's" commercial building and the subsequent development plan. The proposed new construction was found by the Board to be architecturally compatible with the Historic District, and to comply with the Historic District standards for new construction.

STAFF COMMENTS: We have received a request from the project designers to use low-E glass in the building fenestration. The staff feels that this glazing, having a greener color and a slight reflective quality, is not appropriate within the historic district.

H.H.HM Construction Co. Inc - Applicant

Union Memorial Methodist Church - Owner

DEMOLITION PLAN: Demolish 2-story brick building.

PREVIOUS ACTION: Denied due to time constraints.

Appellant: Dr. Lynn R. Mims, Pastor/CEO

Union Memorial United Methodist Church

1141 Belt Avenue

St. Louis, Missouri 63112-3433

STAFF COMMENTS: Under Ordinance #64832

Criterion A (Redevelopment Plans): No current redevelopment plan.

Criterion B (Architectural Quality): Exhibiting Colonial Revival Style influences, the building contributes to a potential historic district.

Criterion C (Condition) Architecturally sound under the meaning of the ordinance

Criterion D (Neighborhood Effect and Reuse Potential): Reuse potential for the 2-story commercial building is limited because of its siting in the middle of a block, landlocked on three sides, and accessed only by the driveway between it and the main church building.

Criterion E (Urban Design): Building is significant in architectural character and design and therefore its demolition will be a loss to the neighborhood fabric.

Criterion F (Proposed Subsequent Construction): The church plans a new educational outreach facility on the site. However, the plans for the new building are in the conceptual stage.

DEMOLITION PLANS: Demolish a 2-story brick garage

STAFF COMMENTS: The garage is actually a converted carriage house behind the residence of 2707 Ann Ave. It is intact and structurally sound, per the ordinance, and is a good example of the historic character of the neighborhood. It is eligible for tax credits for rehabilitation, and since it is visible from Ohio Street, its removal would negatively impact the historic district.

Compton Hill Historic District standards (Ordinance #57702) state: "No building or structure in the district shall be demolished…unless the Landmarks and Urban Design Commission shall find either that the building or structure is in such a state of deterioration and disrepair as to make rehabilitation impossible…"

Also the standards state: "Except for substitution of deteriorated materials as provided in these standards, no original architectural detail or ancillary structure shall be removed."

Applicant - Hardscape Contractors

Owner - Tower Village Inc..

PLAN: Demolish historic rubblestone wall for replacement

STAFF COMMENTS: Per Hyde Park Local District Ordinance 57484 (B.B. No. 139)

6. Walls, Fences and Enclosures.

New walls (free standing or retaining) shall be faced with brick (red) stone (white) or stucco.

Existing walls shall be kept in repair of existing material.

The proposed replacement wall will be made from pre-cast interlocking concrete units which are nor acceptable under the historic district ordinance.

101.0197 3539 Hartford (PRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICT)

Applicant - City Property Company, Tim Boyle

Owner - Mark Gibson and Christopher Mertens

PLAN: Demolish two story brick building for new construction of surface parking lot

STAFF COMMENTS: Under Ordinance 64832

A. Redevelopment Plans.

The proposed demolition is not called for in any Redevelopment Plan.

B. Architectural Quality.

The building is classified as contributing. It is an occupied two and one half story revival style brick building which contributes to the intact streetscape to the East.

C. Condition.

The building is sound and stabile and currently occupied.

D. Neighborhood Effect and Reuse Potential.

1. Neighborhood Potential:

The neighborhood is an intact residential area adjacent to a thriving commercial street, with many fine buildings dating from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.

2. Reuse Potential:

The building is eligible for listing in the National Register s a contributing structure in a district.

3. Economic Hardship:

The owner is a for-profit corporation which has not submitted any information to make a determination concerning financial hardship.

E. Urban Design. The Office shall evaluate the following urban design factors:

1. The effect of a proposed partial demolition on attached or row buildings: N/A

2. The block face is completely intact to the east.

3. Demolition would have an adverse effect on inclusion of this block in a National Register District.

4. The proposed parking lot would require a conditional use under current zoning. A single family residential building is allowed under present zoning.

F. Proposed Subsequent Construction. Notwithstanding the provisions of any ordinance to the contrary, the Office shall evaluate proposed subsequent construction on the site of proposed demolition based upon whether:

1. The applicant has demonstrated site control by ownership or an option contract: The owner has not demonstrated site control

2. The proposed construction would equal or exceed the contribution of the structure to the integrity of the existing streetscape and block face. Proposal for creation of vacant land by demolition(s) in question will be evaluated as to

appropriateness on that particular site, within that specific block. Parking lots will be given favorable consideration when directly adjoining/abutting facilities require additional off-street parking: The proposed parking lot will diminish the existing black face.

3. The proposed construction will be architecturally compatible with the existing block face as to building setbacks, scale, articulation and rhythm, overall architectural character and general use of exterior materials or colors. The proposed parking lot will not be architecturally compatible

4. The proposed use complies with current zoning requirements: Proposed new use is a conditional use.

5. The proposed new construction would commence within twelve (12) months from the application date. Unknown

G. Commonly Controlled Property. If a demolition application concerns property adjoining occupied property and if common control of both properties is documented, favorable consideration will generally be given to appropriate reuse

Potential for substantial expansion of an existing adjacent commercial use will be given due consideration.: The application may satisfy this requirement, although the new use will require a conditional use permit.

101.0198 3541 Hartford (PRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICT)

Applicant - City Property Company, Tim Boyle

Owner - Galon and Jane Gill

PLAN: Demolish two story brick building for new construction of surface parking lot

STAFF COMMENTS: Under Ordinance 64832

A. Redevelopment Plans.

The proposed demolition is not called for in any Redevelopment Plan.

B. Architectural Quality.

The building is classified as contributing. It is an occupied two and one half story revival style brick building which contributes to the intact streetscape to the East.

C. Condition.

The building is sound and stabile and currently occupied.

D. Neighborhood Effect and Reuse Potential.

1. Neighborhood Potential: The neighborhood is an intact residential area adjacent to a thriving commercial street, with many fine buildings dating from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.

2. Reuse Potential:

The building is eligible for listing in the National Register as a contributing structure in a district.

3. Economic Hardship:

The owner is a for-profit corporation which has not submitted any information to make a determination concerning financial hardship.

E. Urban Design. The Office shall evaluate the following urban design

1. The effect of a proposed partial demolition on attached or row buildings: N/A

2. The block face is completely intact to the east.

3. Demolition would have an adverse effect on inclusion of this block in a National Register District.

4. The proposed parking lot would require a conditional use under current zoning. A single family residential building is allowed under present zoning.

F. Proposed Subsequent Construction. Notwithstanding the provisions of any ordinance to the contrary, the Office shall evaluate proposed subsequent construction on the site of proposed demolition based upon whether:

1. The applicant has demonstrated site control by ownership or an option contract: The owner has not demonstrated site control

2. The proposed construction would equal or exceed the contribution of the structure to the integrity of the existing streetscape and block face. Proposal for creation of vacant land by demolition(s) in question will be evaluated as to appropriateness on that particular site, within that specific block. Parking lots will be given favorable consideration when directly adjoining/abutting facilities require additional off-street parking: The proposed parking lot will diminish the existing black face.

3. The proposed construction will be architecturally compatible with the existing block face as to building setbacks, scale, articulation and rhythm, overall architectural character and general use of exterior materials or colors

The proposed parking lot will not be architecturally compatible

4. The proposed use complies with current zoning requirements: Proposed new use is a conditional use.

5. The proposed new construction would commence within twelve (12) months from the application date. Unknown

G. Commonly Controlled Property. If a demolition application concerns property adjoining occupied property and if common

The application may satisfy this requirement, although the new use will require a conditional use permit.

Tim Tucker — Owner & Applicant

BUILDING PROPOSAL: Construct follies per plans.

The standards do not contemplate this kind of

construction.

The site is visible from Forest Park Avenue.