TO: Architectural Review Board Members
FROM: Gregg Harding, RPA, Historic Preservation Planner
DATE: 12/8/2021
SUBJECT:
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43 S. Palafox Place
Palafox Historic Business District / Zone C-2A
Demolition of a Contributing Structure
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BACKGROUND:
David Alsop, Sam Marshall Architects, is seeking approval to demolish a contributing structure. This request is due to structurally unsafe conditions, specifically the exterior walls which are being temporarily supported and the roof. If approved, the applicant is also requesting that the board waive the requirements for replacement plans due to extreme, unusual, and compelling circumstances, as well as public safety purposes per Sec. 12-3-10(1)i.3.iii which would allow the applicant to apply for a demolition permit. The plan is to use the existing space as a temporary lay down construction area for the One Palafox Place work which will utilize the existing slab, have construction fencing with a graphic banner, and lighting along the remaining wall.
Please find attached all relevant documentation for your review.
RECOMMENDED CODE SECTIONS
Sec. 12-2-27(f)(2)d. Palafox Historic Business District, Decisions for demolitions
Sec. 12-3-10(1)i. Pensacola Historic District, Demolition of contributing buildings