Agenda Date: 11/17/2025
Subject:
Title
HPC Resolution 05-2025: Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the building located at 2450 W. Main St
Body
Prepared By:
Sara Dusenberry, Senior Planner
Presentations:
Sara Dusenberry, Senior Planner
PURPOSE:
To consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application, allowing a rooftop addition and exterior modifications on the building located at 2450 W. Main St. The Historical Preservation Commission (HPC) shall review the application and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the subject request.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture
DISCUSSION:
The applicant, Paul Bryant, Bryant Flink Architecture and Design, has applied for a COA, on behalf of Town Hall Arts Center, to allow for a rooftop addition, alteration to the current entryway configuration and windows, and other exterior modifications to accommodate upgrades to the theater space and restoration of some features.
BACKGROUND:
Decision criteria for a COA are provided in the Unified Land Use Code Section 10-9-8.1. In staff's opinion, the proposed modifications meet all the required criteria and recommends approval. The proposed roof top addition is subordinate in size and location and compatible in design to the historic building. The changes to the entryway reference previous iterations in design and configuration. The intent is to provide better functionality of the theater lobby. The remaining modifications focus on preserving and restoring historic features of the building and increases the functionality of the theater use through alterations to the rear, non-historic portion of the building.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
The HPC may approve, approve with conditions or deny the COA. If the commission denies the subject request, the applicant may appeal the decision to City Council or use the building as it exists, without modification.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Planning staff recommends approval as out...
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