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Withdrawal of Appeal Regarding Springfield Historic District Construction Changes

Original title: RESO-Q Concerning the Appeal of a Final Order of the Jax Historic Preservation Commission Denying Minor Modification Appl MMA-25-32535, as Requested by Tyler Crump, Seeking After-the-Fact Appvl to Modify the Final Order on COA-25-30222 by Decreasing the Finished Floor Elevation from 2 ft. 4 in. to 6 in. & Adding a Wooden Board Trim Around the Installed Windows Instead of Recessing the Windows into the Structure as Required by the Final Order for New Residential Construction in the Springfield Historic District at 1715 Ionia St, Pursuant to Ch 307 (Historic Preservation & Protection), Pt 2 (Appellate Procedure), Ord Code; Adopt Recommended Findings & Conclusions of the LUZ Committee (R.E. # 072214-0020) (Dist. 7-Peluso) (Reingold) (LUZ) (PD Deny) 10/28/25 CO Introduced: LUZ 11/4/25 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 11/12/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 12/2/25 LUZ PH Withdraw 7-0 12/9/25 CO Withdraw 18-0 LUZ PH - 12/2/25

Record date · December 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This resolution concerned an appeal by a property owner seeking to modify previously approved construction requirements for a home in the Springfield Historic District. The City Council officially withdrew the appeal on December 9, 2025, following a unanimous committee vote to withdraw the item.

Why it matters

The withdrawal of this appeal means the original Historic Preservation Commission order remains in effect, requiring the property owner at 1715 Ionia St to adhere to the previously mandated and window installation standards.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Tyler Crump

The property owner must comply with the original historic preservation requirements for the construction project.

Indirectly affected

Springfield Historic District residents

The neighborhood is subject to the enforcement of historic preservation standards for new construction.

Key Facts

  • The City Council voted 18-0 to withdraw the resolution on December 9, 2025.
  • The LUZ Committee voted 7-0 to withdraw the item during a public hearing on December 2, 2025.
  • The applicant, Tyler Crump, sought to decrease the finished floor elevation from 2 feet 4 inches to 6 inches.
  • The applicant sought to add wooden board trim around windows instead of recessing them as originally required.
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  • The property is located at 1715 Ionia St within the Springfield Historic District.
  • The original application was for a minor modification (MMA-25-32535) to a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA-25-30222).
  • The appeal was filed pursuant to Chapter 307 of the City Ordinance Code regarding historic preservation and appellate procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the resolution was withdrawn?
The appeal process has been stopped, and the City Council will not take further action on this specific request to change the construction requirements.
What are the construction requirements for the property at 1715 Ionia St?
The property must follow the original final order from the Historic Preservation Commission, which requires a specific and recessed window installation.

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Unanimous Withdrawal

The appeal was withdrawn by a unanimous vote at both the committee and full council levels, suggesting the applicant may have reached a resolution or abandoned the request.

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