Planning Department 897 Summit Avenue Application for Designation as a Historic Landmark City Council October 15, 2012

Planning Department 2 Project Summary Applicant & Owner: Stacey R. Strickler Built in 1894 Architect: Unknown Original location: 397 N. Raymond Ave. Date moved: 1915 Significant under criterion C because:  Locally significant example of a Folk Victorian house  Retains significant integrity HPC recommended approval of the designation at its July 16, 2012 meeting.

Planning Department Recommendation & Effects Staff recommendation: Approve designation of 897 Summit Avenue as a landmark Effects of landmark designation:  Future protection of exterior features from inappropriate alteration or demolition  Eligible to apply for Historic Property Contract (Mills Act)  Eligible to use State Historical Building Code  Potential variances from current Zoning requirements 3

Planning Department 4 Property Location

Planning Department Front Elevation 5

Planning Department View from Northeast & Rear 6

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