PPT Item # 8&9 - Demolition Code Amendments

Powerpoint Demolition Code Amendments

1. ADMINISTRATION
Presented by:
Phil Laney
Assistant City Manager
CHAPTER 5 AMENDMENT FOR
DEMOLITION REVIEW PROCEDURES
ITEM # 8 & 9
JUNE 10, 2024

2. SUMMARY
Proposing changes to demolition review procedures to
provide more information
Current procedure allows review of demolitions for
significance without a review of proposed new/
renovated replacement structure
Proposal would require demolition review request to
also include review of proposed replacement structure

3. BACKGROUND
Chapter 5 –Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IX –Demolitions
oversees demolition review procedures
Significance review –for proposed demolitions, Architectural Review Board & Council
to determine if structure has significance
Compatibility review –for proposed structures/renovations, ARB & Council to
determine if structure demonstrates compatibility with other surrounding structures
Per Code, demolition review process intended to complete both the
significance of existing structures proposed for demolition andthe
compatibility review of any replacement structures within the same
process
By Code, significance (demolition) and compatibility (replacement
structure) may be completed in separate processes if requested by
owner

4. BACKGROUND
Concern expressed that demolition review to
determine a structure’s significance made more
difficult without seeing proposed replacement
structure
Staff report & feedback received
April 9
th
–City Council staff report
May 21
st
-ARB

5. BACKGROUND
Amends demolition review procedures so significance and
compatibility processes may not be completed in separate
processes
Demolition review application would also include all
compatibility review materials for the replacement structure
Both ARB & Council demolition review would include replacement
structure proposal
If replacement structure deemed incompatible or the
replacement structure not proposed, demolition delay may be
necessary to revise and/or develop design

6. POLICY ANALYSIS
Demolition review procedures defined in Chapter
5, Building and Building Regulations, Article IX –
Demolition
City’s interest to ensure relevant information is
made available when considering demolition
proposals

7. COORDINATION & FISCAL IMPACT
Coordination
City Attorney & City Manager
Fiscal Impact –no fiscal impact