A.
13 N. Oviatt (Historic District)
Demolition (One-Story, Single-Family House)
Submitted by Clayton Braham
a) Staff notes this project was reviewed at the December 11, 2024 meeting
and was tabled in order for staff to prepare a decision based on the
Board’s discussion.
b) Staff suggests the following motion based on the Boards findings of facts
and discussion:
The AHBR grants a certificate of appropriateness for the proposed
demolition at 13 N. Oviatt street, case number 24-426 based on the
following findings:
1. The house is technically contributing to the historic district based
on the age of construction, but not historically significant. The
Board notes the exact age of the house is undetermined, as the
evidence provided by the applicant suggests the house was built
later than the 1953 construction date on record with Summit
County.
2.
The house was constructed at a much later time than the
surrounding late 1800s to early 1900s homes, making it an
anomaly to the street.
3.
The house has evolved over time to include non-historic
materials and does not have the same architectural character as
homes in the surrounding neighborhood. The house’s
incompatibility with the overall neighborhood is further
emphasized by its uncharacteristic size.
4.
Overall, the house does not display discernable architectural
value fitting of the overall historic district.
5. The applicants testimony verified denial of such certificate would
result in practical difficulty. Based on the practical difficulty
review criteria the AHBR finds:
a. While the property in question would yield a reasonable
return and there could be beneficial use of the property
without the variance, the Board recognizes the applicant’s
predicament of renovating an approximate 800 sf house to
accommodate a modern family.
b. The request is substantial as the entire home would be
demolished, but not impactful due to the findings in this
decision.
c.The essential character of the neighborhood would not be
substantially altered.
d. The request would not adversely affect the delivery of
governmental services.
e.The applicant has studied other methods such as additions, but
those would not be practical.
f. The spirit and intent behind the requirements would be
observed and substantial justice done by granting the
certificate.
