Rebuild of altered duplex at 503 Van Buren Avenue
Summary
A ca. 1900 duplex in the South Lamar Historic District that's been altered beyond recognition can be mostly demolished and rebuilt, keeping only its original front gable. The redesign converts it with more bedrooms, pending a variance from the Planning Commission.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant gets to reconfigure the property into a larger residential use; neighbors gain a building more in keeping with the streetscape.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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