Potential Demolition in Avondale

[buckethead]

Now let's suppose the owner wishes to build a new structure, which would emulate other historic architecture in the area, but on a grander scale.

Is this scenario not worthy of consideration? The current bungalow, while not unattractive is not particularly aesthetically pleasing.

[ChriswUfGator]

Now let's suppose the owner wishes to build a new structure, which would emulate other historic architecture in the area, but on a grander scale.

Is this scenario not worthy of consideration? The current bungalow, while not unattractive is not particularly aesthetically pleasing.

Then he should have bought a vacant lot and built on it. Nobody would object.

[buckethead]

So that would be a no? No consideration as to redevelopment within archetectual guidelines in this historic district?

Why would Richmond Street and S Edgewood Avenue not be restricted in the same way?

I seem to recall a full demolition and rebuild right along the river not too long ago.

[Miss Fixit]

I have one comment to Miss Fixit's point.  The bungalow and its real property HAVE benefited from the historic district designation, as they are worth much more now than before the district was established, even with "just" the bungalow there.  All properties do benefit from the historic district status.  Just because some owners may feel that they could get more value out of a larger McMansion then the original house does not mean that the original house has not benefitted from historic district status.  There is no doubt that its value has risen along with everyone else's.  After all, Riverside Avondale fought back urban decay and is now a desireable neighborhood for a reason -- because it's an historic district.

This bungalow was in an area that never faced "urban decay."  It would have increased in value with or without the historic district status.  Without it, this individual could demo and build a property that would have significantly more value.

[Kay]

So that would be a no? No consideration as to redevelopment within archetectual guidelines in this historic district?

Why would Richmond Street and S Edgewood Avenue not be restricted in the same way?

I seem to recall a full demolition and rebuild right along the river not too long ago.

These may have been noncontributing structures which are not protected.  I'd have to know the addresses to check for sure.  Or they may have been demolished before the ordinance.  Demolitions of historic structures have been granted by the JHPC before when a structure has been in very very bad shape.