Checked with the planning department today about what happens with the Stotlar House after the March 1 moratorium ends. During the next month, the city is helping Home Rentals gather information about the feasibility of restoring the building or finding a buyer. After the moratorium expires, Home Rentals may sell, rehab or demolish the building.
Due to the zoning, however, they may only replace it with a commercial building, not another home or apartment building, unless the company applies for a special use permit. From the way I understand it, it appears that sitting within the Walnut Street Historic District has very little bearing on the design of the structure that goes in there.
Boy, what a big victory. They will rip down a building, that is to expensive to fix, after waiting 90 days. More inspiring activism in Carbondale.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't anyone check the rules before getting their panties in a bunch?