I like the 80% number. I think it that would knock on the head completely demolition of any of those houses. It’s not going to happen.
Yeah but the thing is, the value of those houses, even in that condition, is so high you’re never gonna’ to meet the criteria to be able tear it down. I think it’s going to be hard to meet the criteria.
MARCUS TAYLOR, NON-RESIDENT OF PROPOSED EXPANSION AREA, OWNER OF ENGLISH HERITAGE HOMES, NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING 10 (@ 1 HOUR AND 16 MINUTES)
I want a Demo Clause because I don’t want so much new construction. Some new construction, fine. A lot of new construction, not fine. [Be]cause they’re going to take down every ranch and every minimal traditional and they’re going to put siding everywhere!
Summer Loveland, Head of Neighborhod Committee, Neighborhood Meeting 9
A Demo Clause Hurts Young Families
A demo clause traps young families
In homes which are not historic, and/or
In which replacement makes more sense than renovation.
With all of the stipulations on what can be built, why can’t a family build a new home?
A Demo Clause Hurts Our Oldest Residents
Devalues our oldest, smallest homes and, thus, the properties of our longest-living neighbors.
How?
When a Demo Clause is imposed on a house, the potential pool of buyers shrinks.
Those oldest, smallest homes might have been sold to someone who would demolish the current home and then rebuild a larger home.
Homes with mold, lead paint, old pipes, and wiring repel buyers for safety reasons.
Upgrading old infrastructure repels buyers due to cost.
Demolition Under the Proposed Expansion
You will need:
A Building Inspection Report,
An Engineer’s Report; and,
An Itemized Cost Breakdown. Here are the details (handout in Neighborhood Meeting).
Windows must be typical of the architectural style.
On a front facade and within the wrap-around, all materials and their application must be typical of the period and architectural style, or be compatible with original main buildings designated the same architectural style in the district.
Wood, materials that look like wood, cast stone, wrought iron, or stucco with half-timbering may be applied in a manner and location typical of Original Houses in the district.
Dormers must be typical in form, size, and proportions for the architectural style of the structure.
