16.3 - 1703 Newning Ave - Owner Submission — original pdf

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1703 Newning Avenue Respectfully request that you approve the application • General agreement an historic home would be out of place on this lot o Surrounded by modern homes, multi-unit STR, & non-contributing townhomes • SRCC Neighborhood Association sent letter stating not opposing o Recognizing vacant lot in section with atypical, non-contributing properties • Several emails were sent in support of project • Neighbors in vicinity would like to see this completed as soon as practical o Have endured 5+ years of construction with neighboring properties o Negative impact on several short-term rental businesses o Fenced in site more desirable than land under excavation with porta potty Prior Travis Heights Projects that went to HLC (Addressing Commissioner Koch’s question @ 9/4 Meeting) HR-2021-000075: 1311 Alta Vista Avenue Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1957 contributing duplex and construct a new house Staff Recommendation: Approved by staff in advance of March meeting - Was scheduled for canceled February - Did not meet criteria for landmark designation Public: No comments HLC Action: Minutes noted that permit was released administratively HR-2022-011680: 700-702 E. Monroe Street Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1956 contributing duplex and construct a new house Staff Recommendation: Comment on & release the plans Public: SRCC Neighborhood Association objection & 3 comments - One to replace w/duplex of low-income housing; second to “save the tree” HLC Action: Released plans after discussion 1311 Alta Vista Ave  700 E. Monroe Street