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897 Summit Avenue

Application for Designation as a Historic Landmark

City CouncilOctober 15, 2012

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Project Summary

• Applicant & Owner: Stacey R. Strickler • Built in 1894• Architect: Unknown• Original location: 397 N. Raymond Ave.• Date moved: 1915• Significant under criterion C because:

>Locally significant example of a Folk Victorian house

>Retains significant integrity• HPC recommended approval of the designation at its

July 16, 2012 meeting.

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Recommendation & Effects

• Staff recommendation: Approve designation of 897 Summit Avenue as a landmark

• Effects of landmark designation:>Future protection of exterior features from

inappropriate alteration or demolition>Eligible to apply for Historic Property Contract

(Mills Act)>Eligible to use State Historical Building Code>Potential variances from current Zoning

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Property Location

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Front Elevation

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View from Northeast & Rear

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Questions?

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897 Summit Avenue