HDRC CASE NO: 2014-224
COMMON NAME: Friedrich Complex
ADDRESS: 1617 E Commerce
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NCB 595 BLK 1 LOT N 98 FT OF 1 & 2 AND 3 THRU 18
ZONING: AE-3 HS
CITY COUNCIL DIST.:|913|
DISTRICT: Dignowity Hill Historic District
LANDMARK: Yes
APPLICANT: James McKnight
OWNER: Friedrich Lofts, Ltd
TYPE OF WORK: Demolition with conceptual approval of new construction
REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting conceptual approval to:
1. Demolish 8 contributing buildings (Buildings 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 as identified in the exhibits for this request) of the Friedrich Complex. Three other buildings that have been previously identified as non-contributing will also be demolished. The applicant claims that retaining these buildings will result in an unreasonable economic hardship on the owner of the property if retained; and
2. Develop the remaining three buildings and cleared land as a mixed use development. A site plan and architectural renderings have been submitted for conceptual review.
APPLICABLE CITATIONS:
UDC Section 35-614 - Demolition
Demolition of a historic landmark constitutes an irreplaceable loss to the quality and character of the City of San Antonio. Accordingly, these procedures provide criteria to prevent unnecessary damage to the quality and character of the city's historic districts and character while, at the same time, balancing these interests against the property rights of landowners.
(a)Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to any application for demolition of a historic landmark (including those previously designated as historic exceptional or historic significant) or a historic district.
(3)Property Located in Historic District and Contributing to District Although Not Designated a Landmark. No certificate shall be issued for property located in a historic district and contributing to the district although not designated a landmark unless the applicant demonstrates clear and convincing eviden...
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